Smoky Tomatillo Salsa

tomatillo salsa

MexicanOtherEasy30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 Pound Tomatillos, husked
  • 1 Teaspoon Olive oil
  • ¼ Cup Red onion, finely chopped
  • ½ Cup Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 2 Canned chipolte chiles, finely chopped OR 2 dried chipolte chiles
  • 1 Teaspoon White vinegar
  • 1 Teaspoon Dried leaf oregano (preferably Mexican oregano)
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the broiler, and cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

  2. 2

    With baking sheet 5 to 6 inches from flame, broil the tomatillos for 15 to 18 minutes, turning occasionally. Tomatillos will darken in spots.

  3. 3

    Remove from broiler, allow to cool, and finely chop.

  4. 4

    Warm the olive oil in a skillet. Add the onion and saute until softened.

  5. 5

    In a bowl, combine the onion and tomatillos. Stir in all remaining ingredients.

Tags

soupmexican