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.
1 comment:
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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