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Basic Tomatillo Salsa

Simple tomatillo salsa
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: salsa, tomatillo
Servings: 16

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 5 tomatillos husks removed
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 1 garlic clove peeled
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Instructions

Recipe Steps

  • Place the tomatillos (husks removed), jalapeño, garlic clove, and pinch of salt in a sauce pan. Add water to cover the ingredients.
    5 tomatillos, 1 jalapeño, 1 garlic clove, 0.5 tsp salt
  • Place pan over medium heat, cover with lid.
  • Bring to boil, then reduce heat slightly to keep water simmering
  • Simmer for 10-15 minutes, until all ingredients are soft
  • Add ingredients to blender, without water.
  • Blend on high. Add 1-2 tbsp of water at a time if mixture is too thick.
  • Serve on tacos or with vegetable sticks