I have never cooked anything with Tomatillos before but after seeing a recipe on Tasty Kitchen (See my links) I decided to make my own version. I love salsa and Mexican food. I liked this recipe and will make it again and again I know. Because it is cooked its refrigerator life is longer than fresh tomato salsa. At least a week, maybe more. I couldn't leave it alone. This recipe will serve 4-6 for dipping and more for tacos. You can make half but I figure while you are at it make enough to last a few days.
INGREDIENTS
2 lbs Tomatillos (12-14 medium) (husks removed easier under running water) Cut into 4 sections.
4-5 good size jalapenos seeded with the white membrane removed. The more membrane the more heat.
4-5 cloves garlic sliced
1 medium onion cut into sections (sweet onion is good)
2 tsps. fresh ground cumin seeds (it is worth getting a mortar and pistil just for cumin seeds)
Spread it all in one layer in a large sided cookie sheet. Broil on high for 10-12 minutes. I put another cookie sheet upside down under to get the vegetables closer to the heat elements. You want to get some brown roasted edges for flavor. Scrape into a food processor and pulse a bit. Keep it a little coarse. Add 1/2 -1 Cup loosely packed Cilantro (optional) Pulse again and add salt to taste. One avocado chopped in it upon serving is good.
Where did you find fresh tomatillos this time of year? We've grown them before, but not with too much success. This sounds wonderful!
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