Raw Tomatillo Salsa Recipes

SALSA VERDE CRUDA (RAW TOMATILLO SALSA)

Steps:

• 1 Chop the chiles and garlic roughly, and place in a blender jar. Blitz until mostly chopped.
• 2 Cut the tomatillos in half and add to the blender jar with the water. Liquefy until the salsa transforms into a thick, chunky sauce.
• 3 Pour into a bowl and stir in the onion and cilantro. Taste and see if you like it as is, or if you'd prefer more acidity or salt. If so, add the lime juice and taste again. Then stir in the salt and taste one more time, adding more salt, if necessary. Top with the avocado, if using, just before serving.
• 4 Salsa (minus the avocado) keeps for about a week in a sealed container in the fridge.

SALSA VERDE: GREEN TOMATILLO SALSA

Steps:

• Whether you choose the verdant, slushy, herby freshness of the all-raw tomatillo salsa or the oil-colored, voluptuous, sweet-sour richness of the roasted version, tomatillos are about brightening tang. The buzz of the fresh hot green chile adds thrill, all of which adds up to a condiment most of us simply don't want to live without.
• For the All-Raw version: Roughly chop the tomatillos and the chiles. In a blender or food processor, combine the tomatillos, chiles, cilantro and 1/4 cup water. Process to a coarse puree, then scrape into a serving dish. Rinse the onion under cold water, then shake to remove excess moisture. Stir into the salsa and season with salt, usually a generous 1/4 teaspoon.
• For the Roasted version:
• Preheat a broiler.
• Roast the tomatillos and chiles on a baking sheet 4 inches below a very hot broiler until darkly roasted, even blackened in spots, about 5 minutes. Flip them over and roast the other side, 4 to 5 minutes more will give you splotchy-black and blistered tomatillos and chiles. In a blender or food processor, combine the tomatillos and chiles, including all the delicious juice that has run onto the baking sheet. Add the cilantro and 1/4 cup water, blend to a coarse puree, and scrape into a serving dish. Rinse the onion under cold water, then shake to remove the excess moisture. Stir into the salsa and season with salt, usually a generous 1/4 teaspoon.

RAW TOMATILLO SALSA

Steps:

• 1. Wash the tomatillos well with warm water to remove the naturally sticky coating, which is bitter. Cut them into quarters.
• 2. Pulse the tomatillos in a food processor with the remaining ingredients until a slightly chunky texture is achieved.
• 3. Taste for salt and serve as soon as possible to enjoy maximum bite and crunch.

FRESH TOMATILLO SALSA

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine tomatillos, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro with lime juice. Pulse until finely chopped; season with salt. Serve with chips, over seared fish, or with eggs.

SALSA DE TOMATILLO

Steps:

• Place tomatillos in a nonreactive saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Simmer until tomatillos soften and begin to burst, about 10 minutes.
• Drain tomatillos and place in a food processor or blender with onion, garlic, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, salt and pepper. Blend to desired consistency.

EASY TOMATILLO SALSA

Steps:

• Place tomatillos, serrano chile, and garlic into a small pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat; continue to boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain, reserving 3 tablespoons water. Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
• Place boiled vegetables into a blender or food processor with reserved water. Blend until pureed, about 15 seconds. Add cilantro, avocado, cumin, and salt; blend for 30 seconds. Add sour cream and pulse just until combined.

FRESH TOMATILLO SALSA

Steps:

• Coarsely chop tomatillos, then purée with remaining salsa ingredients and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth.