Bon Appetit/May 2003

Habanero Chile Salsa (Salsa De Chile Habanero)

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
3 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
16 medium tomatillos (about 2 pounds), husked, rinsed 1/2 medium white onion 4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 1-1/2 inch long fresh habanero chile 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1-1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt



1 Preheat broiler. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil. Arrange tomatillos, onion, garlic, and chile on prepared baking sheet. Broil until vegetables blacken in spots, about 5 minutes per side for chile and about 10 minutes per side for tomatillos, onion, and garlic.
2 Transfer vegetables and any accumulated juices to blender. Add cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Puree until smooth. Transfer salsa to bowl. Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours. Season salsa to taste with more salt.

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