HOLA Cookbook

Laura’s Tomatillo Salsa (Salsa deTomatillo de Laura)

(Submitted by Laura Herrera)

Ingredients:

• 4 fish1 tablespoon olive oil • 13 tomatillos (approximately 18 oz) • 3 Serrano peppers (approximately 1 oz) • One habanero pepper

o (optional – habanero peppers are very hot)

• 1/2 oz cilantro • One garlic clove • One teaspoon salt • 4 oz of water

How To Make:

1. Peel then wash the tomatillos 2. Wash the peppers and remove the stem 3. Warm up a cast iron skillet on warm for approximately 5 minutes (use a regular frying pan if you do not have an iron skillet). 4. Roast the tomatillos and peppers on medium heat for about 5 minutes on each side (be careful not to burn them). Use your judgement. 5. Turn off the stove, remove from the heat, and let them cool down for about 5 minutes. 6. Place the cilantro, garlic clove, and 4 oz. of water in a blender 7. Place the tomatillos, peppers, and salt in the blender 8. Blend for about 30 seconds

Tip: Store any leftover salsa in a glass jar.

Behind the Recipe:

My family loves my tomatillo salsa. They tell everyone that I make the best tomatillo salsa. This recipe makes approximately 32 ounces of salsa and it is gone within a few days.

Back to TOC

Made with FlippingBook Online newsletter maker