Tomatillo Salsa by Marina

Submitted by trick

"This salsa is the absolute best....Every time we attend a party, Marina is asked for the recipe. She always hesitates, as she says it is too easy to be a recipe, as all ingredients are to taste. I've tried to measure out ingredients but as Marina stated, add to your own taste."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 3 cups
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 20 dried chilies, Japones (Japanese Chili Peppers) or 20 dried arbol chilies
• 6 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 small onion
• 15 tomatillos
• 5 green onions, chopped

directions

1. Toast the chile Japones in a hot cast iron frying pan. Be careful as the fumes are really strong.
2. Peel the papery skin off the tomatillos and boil in water until they turn a yellowish color or until they are soft (about 10-15 minutes).
3. Put the toasted chilies, garlic, onion and cooked tomatillos in a food processor and mix until well blended and chilies are tiny flecks. If too thick, add a little of the tomatillo water.
4. Pour into a container and add the chopped green onions and chopped cilantro. Mix well. Store in refrigerator.

Reviews

[waterbaby09]

My husband and I think this salsa is incredible. Next time I'll cut out some of the peppers, it was a bit too spicy for me. My husband on the other hand really liked the heat. Thank you for sharing! PAC Fall '12