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Chipotle Pepper
and Tomatillo Salsa


In this recipe 2 ingredients that abound in the world of the Mexican salsas are combined the chipotle pepper and the tomatillo. This combination is interesting because the smoky and spicy flavor of the chipotle is complemented with the acidity and freshness of the tomatillo . Also other ingredients are used that help to balance the flavors and they give a very good seasoning to the salsa.

This exquisite salsa can be used in dishes that have chicken or pork – the smoky, fresh and acidic flavor of the salsa will give another dimension to these dishes. But that’s not the only application of the salsa because it can also be used in tacos , in appetizers or in any dish that you consider.



About the Recipe

  • To make this recipe you are going to work very little and you will get a great result.
  • The chipotle peppers have to be in adobo, don’t use them in their dried version.
  • To balance the salsas’ acidity a little sugar is used and any type of sugar can be used.
  • The preparation time is of .
  • The recipe yields 2 cups.


Ingredients

  • 2 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo (1 oz)
  • 8 Tomatillos (14.1 oz)
  • 1/4 of an Onion (1.2 oz)
  • 1 Garlic clove (.1 oz)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of Vegetable Oil
  • 1/4 tablespoon of Salt


    • Cookware

  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 Blender
  • 1 Kitchen Spoon
  • 1 Turner


    • Directions

    Perform some Activities


    1. Put in a saucepan:
    • 8 Tomatillos.
    • The enough Water to cover the tomatillos.


    1. Bring the saucepan water to a boil over high heat.
    2. Leave the tomatillos cooking in the boiling water for about 5 minutes, until they turn to a lighter color.


    Don’t cook the tomatillos for a long time, because its skin breaks and its flavor becomes bitter.


    1. Transfer from the saucepan to a blender, with a kitchen spoon, the tomatillos that were cooked.
    2. Also add in the blender:
    • 2 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo.
    • 1/4 of an Onion.
    • 1 Garlic clove.
    • 1/2 teaspoon of Sugar.


    1. Blend very well the ingredients and reserve.



    Cook the Salsa


    1. Heat in the saucepan over medium heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
    2. Incorporate in the saucepan:
    • The Mixture that was blended.
    • 1/4 tablespoon of Salt.


    1. Mix the saucepan ingredients and bring the chipotle pepper and tomatillo salsa to a boil over high heat.
    2. When the chipotle pepper and tomatillo salsa boils reduce to medium-low heat and cook it for about 5 minutes, until it thickens a little and acquires a more intense color; stir occasionally.



    An Exquisite Mixture!

    The Chipotle Pepper and Tomatillo Salsa



    Variation: Taste the chipotle salsa when it is mixed with piloncillo.



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    Additional Info





    These chipotle peppers in adobo have very good seasoning.



    Put the salsa in this bowl.



    A colorful Mexican crockery that will look very nice on your table.

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