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I feel like I’m always on a quest to make a good homemade salsa. I’ve tried all sorts of things, like cooking the tomatoes first or just tossing them all in the food processor without doing anything, and I’ve had some good results. But none of my attempts have given me such delicious results as this recipe for tomatillo salsa.

Not only is it good, it’s super easy too, which is always a bonus in my book. The only preparation you have to do is peel and cut the tomatillos and broil them for a few minutes. After that, it’s all about the food processor. Oh sweet goodness, the flavor has a slight hint of sweetness, but it’s jazzed up by the onion and pepper, giving it a nice full flavor. And I like my salsa thin, so the texture of this, which is almost like applesauce, fit the bill perfectly.

Tomatillo Salsa
from Simply Recipes

makes 3 cups

1 1/2 lb tomatillos
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon sugar
2 Jalapeño peppers, stemmed, seeded and chopped
Salt to taste

1
Remove papery husks from tomatillos and rinse well.
2
Cut in half and place cut side down on a foil-lined baking sheet. Place under a broiler for about 5-7 minutes to lightly blacken the skin.
3
Place tomatillos, lime juice, onions, cilantro, Jalapeño peppers, sugar in a food processor (or blender) and pulse until all ingredients are finely chopped and mixed. Season to taste with salt.
4
Cool in refrigerator.

Serve with chips or as a salsa accompaniment to Mexican dishes.

Makes 3 cups.