Roasted tomatillo salsa
Smoky, tangy, and vibrant, this roasted tomatillo salsa captures the heart of Mexican cooking and instantly elevates any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb whole tomatillos, cleaned
- 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled
- 1.5 tbsp ground guajillo
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/8 tsp whole cumin
- To taste kosher salt
Instructions
Roast
- Place a comal or cast iron pan over medium heat. Roast the tomatillos until cooked through, charred, and blackened on all side. Roast the garlic until cooked through with a few brown spots on the peel. Remove from heat when ready.
Molcajete method
- With the pestle, mash peeled garlic, cumin and 1/2 tsp of kosher salt into a paste. Mix in guajillo and water until combined. Then, add one tomatillo at a time, mashing until smooth and well combined. Adjust salt to taste.
Blender method
- Blend all ingredients until smooth, then stir in salt to taste.