Mexican Charred Tomatillo Salsa

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This Mexican salsa recipe is made with fresh tomatillos, chiles de arbol, and garlic. Everything is chargrilled till blackened, imparting a rich smoky flavor that makes this salsa so delicious. Serve with tortilla chips or as an accompaniment to your favorite Mexican meal.

Submitted by Sony

Updated on June 27, 2024

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

2 pounds fresh tomatillos, husks removed
10 dried chile de arbol peppers
2 cloves garlic, unpeeled
salt to taste
tortilla chips, to serve

Directions

Line a heavy cast iron grill pan or griddle with aluminum foil and place over high heat.
Arrange tomatillos, chiles de arbol, and garlic in a single layer on top. Grill until chiles are blackened, turning as necessary, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Continue grilling tomatillos and garlic until they are evenly blackened, 8 to 10 minutes more.
Peel garlic and place in a mortar and pestle. Season with salt and pound into a thick paste. Add chiles; pound until smooth. Add as many tomatillos as you can fit in your mortar; pound until chunky. Transfer salsa to a bowl. Repeat with remaining tomatillos, mixing them into the bowl of salsa in batches. Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.

Cook’s Note

The chiles and garlic will finish before the tomatillos, so remove them once they are charred.

Serve this salsa as a dip or to top enchiladas.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

40	Calories
1g	Fat
7g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 40
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g	2%
Saturated Fat 0g	1%
Sodium 21mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 7g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 1g	2%
Vitamin C 14mg	15%
Calcium 10mg	1%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 307mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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