Chipotle-tomatillo salsa

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsWhole husked tomatillos
1teaspoonExtra virgin olive oil
1smallSweet or red onion; chopped fine
½cupMinced fresh cilantro
2Canned (or to taste) chipotle chiles, minced
1tablespoonVinegar; white or cane
1teaspoonDried oregano (Mexican if you've got it)
½teaspoonSalt; or more to taste

Directions

Makes about 2 Cus

Heat broiler, cover baking sheet with foil for easier cleaning. Broil tomatillos 15-18 min, turning occasionally until tomatillos are soft and dark in spots. Cool briefly.

Warm oil, saute onion until just softened. Chop tomatillos fine, add to onion in a small bowl. Stir in rest of ingredients. Serve warm or cold.

Posted to CHILE-HEADS DIGEST V4 #141 by Michael Bowers <bowers@...> on Oct 01, 1997