Smoky Chipotle Salsa With Tomatillos Recipes

Steps:

• Working in 2 batches if needed, cook tomatillos and garlic in a large skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until charred on all sides, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a plate, and let cool slightly. Peel garlic. Finely chop tomatillos and garlic.
• Mix together tomatillos, garlic, chipotles, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Steps:

• Prepare a grill over medium heat.
• Put the tomatillos, onion and garlic on the grill (put the garlic on a metal skewer or small piece of aluminum foil to keep it from slipping through the grates.) Grill the vegetables, removing them as they are ready, until the tomatillos, turning as needed, are soft but not bursting, the onion is tender and the garlic skin is charred, 5 to 15 minutes. Cool slightly.
• Peel the garlic and put in a blender with the tomatillos, onion, cilantro, chipotle chile and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Blend until well incorporated but slightly chunky.

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Place the tomatillas on a baking tray and broil, turning frequently until slightly charred, 15 minutes. Set aside to cool. In a saucepan combine water, garlic, chiles, onion and cilantro and simmer until chiles are tender. In a blender combine tomatillas and simmered mixture and process to desired consistency, but not liquified. Transfer salsa to a bowl and add salt and 1/2 teaspoon sugar, to taste.
• Blend until pureed, but not liquefied.

Steps:

• Position an oven rack 6" from broiler; preheat broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil. Arrange tomatillos, onion, and garlic cloves on prepared sheet. Broil, turning occasionally, until soft and slightly charred, 10-15 minutes. Let cool. Peel garlic; transfer to a processor. Add tomatillos, onion, and any juices from foil, along with the chipotles. Purée until mixture is as smooth as you like. Transfer salsa to a bowl. Stir in cilantro; season with salt. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Let come to room temperature before serving.

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to the work bowl of a food processor.
• Pulse a few times until well mixed.

Steps:

• Place the tomatillos in a small saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, until they change color, about 5 minutes. Drain, reserving ½ cup of the liquid. 2. Place the chipotle chiles (with the sauce that clings to them) in a blender or food processor fitted with the steel blade with the tomatillos, reserved ½ cup liquid, white onion, and oregano. Process until smoothly puréed, about 1 minute. Taste the sauce; season with salt and a pinch or two of sugar.
• Salsa be stored, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.

Steps:

• To roast tomatillos:.
• Place in shallow baking pan and place under broiler, turning occasionally, until charred and softened. To roast in a skillet, place whole fruit(husked), in a hot skillet over medium high heat and roast, turning occasionally, until quite charred all over and slightly softened.
• Combine onion, garlic, chipotles, cilantro, and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer until the chile softens, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer to a blender. Add the remaining ingredients and puree until smooth.
• Store in a container in the fridge 2-3 days.