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Zvi’s smoky salsa
Servings16
servingsPrep time15
minutesCooking time25
minutesCalories24
kcalZvi’s Smoky Salsa offers a unique twist on traditional Mexican salsa, combining the tangy flavor of tomatillos with the smoky heat of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. This recipe, perfected for preparation in a high-performance blender, delivers a complex flavor profile that balances spiciness, smokiness, and freshness. The cooking process, which includes boiling tomatillos, ensures a depth of flavor not found in raw salsas. Easily customizable in terms of heat and consistency, this salsa is perfect for those looking to elevate their homemade Mexican dishes or impress at gatherings. While more time-intensive than some salsa recipes, the result is a restaurant-quality condiment that surpasses store-bought versions in both flavor and freshness.
Ingredients
2 lbs (900 g) tomatillos, peeled
1 whole red onion (about 200 g)
6-8 cloves fresh garlic
2 whole jalapeño peppers
1 can (7.5 oz or 213 g) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 cup (60 g) fresh cilantro, stemmed
Juice of 1 lime
Salt to taste
Directions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil.
- Remove papery skin from tomatillos, wash them along with jalapeños.
- Simmer tomatillos and jalapeños in boiling water for 10 minutes.
- Drain and rinse with cold water. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Core tomatillos and remove stems from jalapeños (leave seeds for extra heat).
- Quarter the onion, peel garlic, and stem cilantro.
- Add all ingredients to a high-performance blender.
- Pulse 10-15 times to desired consistency.
- Taste and add lime juice and salt if desired.
- Pulse 2-3 more times to incorporate.
Notes
- Don’t skip boiling the tomatillos as it enhances their flavor.
- Adjust spiciness by controlling the amount of jalapeño seeds and chipotle peppers.
- For a smoother consistency, blend instead of pulse.
