Spicy Tomatillo Salsa Food

SPICY ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA

Steps:

• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler to high. Spray a baking sheet with fat-free cooking spray.
• Cut tomatillos in half and place cut-side-down on the prepared baking sheet with serrano pepper, jalapeno pepper, onion, and garlic.
• Broil in the preheated oven until charred, about 20 minutes, turning peppers halfway through cooking time.
• Remove vegetables from the oven and let cool completely, about 15 minutes. Remove stems from peppers and peel garlic.
• Combine tomatillos, serrano pepper, jalapeno pepper, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a food processor and pulse to desired consistency. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.

SPICY TOMATILLO SALSA

Steps:

• Drain and chop tomatillos. Set aside.
• In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Place the tomatillos, jalapeños, onion and red bell pepper in the pan and cook until the mixture softens and becomes fragrant - Approximately 7 to 10 minutes.
• Place the tomatillos mixture in a food processor (or you can use a blending stick). Add the garlic and process until you reach the desired consistency.
• Stir in the chopped cilantro, green onions and cayenne. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

TOMATILLO SALSA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large pot & stir frequently over high heat until mixture boils.
• Reduce heat.
• Simmer 20 minutes.
• Ladle into pint jars.
• Leave 1/2 inch head space.
• Adjust lids, process in a hot water bath for 20 minutes.
• Be sure to wear gloves when chopping peppers as they will burn fingers.
• Also, have good ventilation when cooking--I have found this to be true when cooking ALL salsa.
• I use a food processor for chopping.
• If you want it hotter use more jalapeños & you can use more or less cumin, as cumin makes it hot, BUT gives a good flavor.

SMOKY, SPICY TOMATILLO SALSA VERDE AKA GREEN HELL!

Steps:

• Put all ingredients into a blender.
• Process till pureed.

SPICY TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Put the tomatoes, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, orange juice, and red pepper flakes in a food processor. Pulse until the ingredients are combined but still chunky. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a small bowl and serve with tortilla chips.

TOMATILLO SALSA

Steps:

• Set up your grill for even medium-high heat. If using a charcoal grill, distribute the coals evenly. If using a gas grill, heat both sides evenly.
• Place the whole tomatillos, scallions and jalapenos on a cooling rack in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place the cooling rack on the grill and cook, pulling the cooling rack off the grill to flip the vegetables, until softened and charred on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Using a knife, scrape off the skin from the jalapenos. If you want the salsa to be spicy, leave in the seeds. If you do not, remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapenos.
• To a blender or a food processor, add the tomatillos, scallions, jalapenos, cilantro, cumin, garlic, lime juice and olive oil. Blend until a salsa forms. Blend as much as you need to reach the consistency of the salsa you like. Add salt to taste. The sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

SPICY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH TOMATILLO SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Season chicken with cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
• Place chicken on the preheated grill and cook until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer to a plate and shred using 2 forks.
• Combine tomatillos, serrano peppers, vinegar, water, onion, garlic, and salt in a large pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tomatillos are tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and chill in an ice bath until cool, 20 to 30 minutes. Add cilantro and lime juice. Blend salsa thoroughly using an immersion blender.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, 4 ounces Mexican cheese, sour cream, 1/2 cup salsa, onion, and cayenne pepper together in a medium bowl.
• Pour just enough salsa into a 9x13-inch baking pan to thinly cover the bottom. Place a heaping spoonful of filling into each tortilla, roll, and place into the pan. Try to keep them from touching. Top with remaining salsa and Mexican cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes.

SMOKY, SPICY TOMATILLO SALSA VERDE AKA CANNED GREEN HELL!

Steps:

• Prepare canner, jars and lids.
• In a food processor place the first 6 ingredients, pulsing till very small pieces. It will be a tight fit. You can start to pulse to give more room then add additional ingredients.
• In a large stainless saucepan combine all the ingredients.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium high heat, stirring often to prevent sticking.
• Cook for 10 minutes.
• Ladle hot salsa into hot jars leaving 1/2 inch head space.
• Wipe rims, center lids and screw on band to fingertip tight.
• Place jars in canner, cover and bring canner to a boil.
• Process for 15 minutes.
• Turn off heat, remove lid of canner and let jars sit for 5 additional minutes.
• Remove jars, cool, label and store.

MEATBALLS IN SPICY TOMATILLO SAUCE (ALBONDIGAS EN SALSA VERDE)

Steps:

• In batches, puree tomatillos, onion, garlic and chipotles in blender or food processor. Pour into saucepan large enough to hold sauce and meatballs. Stir in beef broth and bring to boil on medium-high heat. Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Season with Adobo.
• Season beef and turkey (or pork) with Adobo. In bowl, combine meat, soaked bread crumbs, eggs, onion, minute, cilantro and oregano. Mix thoroughly.
• To form meatballs, put 1 heaping tablespoon of meat in palm of hand and roll into ball, about the size of a walnut. Continue until all meatballs are formed.
• Add meatballs to sauce, cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Ths sauced should just cover meatballs. Stir occasionally, adding water if necessary. Served in heated dish, sprinkled with chopped cilantro.