Mexican Charred Tomatillo Salsa Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Salsa Recipes. (Mexican Charred Tomatillo Salsa Recipe). This delicious Mexican salsa (Salsa martajada de tomate verde) is made with fresh tomatillos, chiles de arbol, and garlic. Everything is chargrilled till blackened, imparting a smoky flavor that makes this salsa so special. Serve with tortilla chips, or as an accompaniment to your favorite Mexican meal.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 11 mins

Total: 26 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Mexican Charred Tomatillo Salsa Recipe

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh tomatillos

husks removed

10 dried chile de arbol peppers

2 cloves garlic

unpeeled

salt to taste

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Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Charred Tomatillo Salsa Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 39.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.2g 3%

Carbohydrates: 7.3g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 2.2g 9%

Sugars: 4.5g

Fat: 1.2g 2%

Saturated Fat: 0.2g 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 662.8IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.1mg 16%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 13.7mg 23%

Folate: 8mcg 2%

Calcium: 10.3mg 1%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 22.9mg 8%

Potassium: 307.2mg 9%

Sodium: 20.9mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 10.5

*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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