This is called fresca because the tomatillos and onions are charred. Traditional Mexican salsa verde is boiled.
EQUIPMENT: Ninja Bullet, blender, or food processor
I love my ninja countertop blender.
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Cuisine: MexicanDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
5
minutesENTER SHORT RECIPE DESCRIPTION!!!!!!!
Ingredients
1 1/2 lb tomatillos
1 onion, halved
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, packed
1 lime, juiced
2 jalapeño peppers, sliced
sea salt
Directions
- Soak the tomatillos in water for two minutes then remove the papery husks.
- Place a large cast iron skillet over very high heat.
- Add tomatillos and onion halves. Use tongs to move them around until they are aromatic and are slightly charred. Do not let the tomatillos burst.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- Coarsely chop the onion.
- Put the onion and garlic in a blender and pulse a few times. Add the tomatillos and the remaining ingredients and pulse until desired consistency. Taste and add more salt if needed.
