Smoky Chipotle Salsa With Pan Roasted Tomatillos Recipes

TOMATILLO-CHIPOTLE SALSA

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.

SALSA DE TOMATILLO CON CHIPOTLE

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.