Tomatoes With Salsa Verde Food

TOMATOES WITH SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Purée all ingredients except tomatoes in a blender until smooth, then season with salt and pepper.
• Arrange tomatoes on a platter and spoon sauce over them.

MEXICAN GREEN SAUCE WITH TOMATILLOS AND AVOCADO (SALSA VERDE)

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender (or with mortar and pestle), process garlic and salt to a paste.
• In the processor or blender, place onion, jalapenos and tomatillos and pulse to make a slightly chunky mix. Remove to bowl.
• Halve and pit avocado and scoop out flesh. Chop finely and add to other ingredients. Add cilantro and mix well.
• Serve with tortilla chips or as a condiment for meat, fish, poultry, burritos or quesadillas.
• Makes about 2 cups.

SALSA VERDE (MEXICAN GREEN TOMATO SAUCE)

Steps:

• Put the tomatillos whole in a small saucepan, barely cover with water, and bring to a simmer. lower the heat and continue cooking until soft but not falling apart, about 5 minutes depending on size. Drain, reserving the cooking water.
• Using a molcajete: Mash and grind together the chiles, 1/2 cup cilantro, the garlic, onion, and salt. Add the tomatillos a few at a time, crushing and grinding well after each addition and adding a little of the cooking liquid until you have a textured sauce of medium consistency. You will probably need about 1/2 cup or even more of the cooking liquid.
• Using a blender: Put 1/3 cup of the cooking water into the blender jar. Add the chiles, 1/2 cup cilantro, the garlic, and the onion and grind to a paste. Add the tomatillos a little at a time, blending with about 1/3 cup more of the cooking liquid until you have a textured sauce of medium consistency. Add salt to taste.
• To serve: Sprinkle the top with the extra cilantro.

SALSA VERDE MADE WITH GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Prepare boiling water canner. Heat jars and lids in simmering water or dishwasher until ready for use. Set bands aside in hot water.
• Pulse garlic, chilies, onions, lime zest and lime meat in a food processor. Process till chunky smooth. Place in a large saucepan. Pulse the green tomatoes in food processor till chunky smooth add to the onion mixture.
• Bring to a boil. Stir in oregano, cumin, chipotle, cilantro, salt and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
• Ladle salsa into hot jars leaving 1/2 inch head-space. Remove air bubbles. Wipe rim. Center hot lid on jar. Apply band and adjust until fit is fingertip tight.
• Process salsa in a boiling water canner for 20 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed.