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Roasted Tomatillo and Garlic Salsa

SUBMITTED BY: SairajB PHOTO BY: MrsCalderon

"Tomatillos, lots of garlic and spicy jalapenos charred under the broiler give this salsa a rich, earthy flavor. If you like your salsa very hot, added roasted Jamaican scotch bonnets instead of the jalapeno."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 37 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  40 Min
Original recipe yield 2 1/2 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed
  • 1 head garlic cloves, separated and peeled
  • 3 fresh jalapeno peppers
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup water, or as needed
  • salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange the whole cloves of garlic, tomatillos, and jalapenos on a baking sheet. Place under the broiler, and cook for a few minutes. Remove garlic cloves first, as soon as they are toasted, to avoid developing a bitter flavor. Continue to roast jalapenos and tomatillos until evenly charred, turning occasionally. Set aside to cool. Don't remove the charred parts of the tomatillos or the peppers. They add a really nice flavor.
  2. Place peppers and tomatillos in a blender with the garlic and cilantro. Add a little water to the mixture if necessary to facilitate blending. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2005 by VREYES
This is an authentic recipe...We have made it almost all of our lives like this. But have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2006 by Voice0fReas0n
Wonderful! I used two jalapenos, but will do one next time so it will have heat that doesn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2007 by Hayley
Loved this!!! I took another reviewers advice and added some finely diced onion at the end. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2006 by RMASON
This was a great recipe... VERY spicy! To tone down the recipe I added lemon juice to the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2005 by Blon-Dish
I LOVE this stuff. It was surprisingly easy to make, despite the fact that I was nervous... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2005 by Mrs.Sulli
This was very different, but good. We used only the jalapenos called for and it was HOT! It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2007 by PAINTGIRL2U
This salsa was excellent after I followed suggestions by another reviewer to cook off the raw... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2006 by JoyLee
This went over so well with my family. I try to make this as much as possible. LOVE to put it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2006 by Jackpot
I deviated a bit from the original recipe, but it inspired me to make a great salsa. I added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2007