Chipotle-Tomatillo Sauce

Serves: 2

Keyon Hand

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

53

Sweetness

55

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1

Salt

Directions:

1

Slit chiles lengthwise, then discard stems, seeds, and veins

2

Heat a large heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium heat until hot, then toast chiles in batches, opened flat, turning and pressing with tongs, until more pliable and slightly changed in color, about 30 seconds per batch

3

Tear into pieces and put in a blender

4

Half-fill a 2 1/2- to 3-quart saucepan with water and bring to a boil

5

Add tomatillos and simmer until tender, 5 to 10 minutes

6

Transfer with a slotted spoon to blender and add onion, chipotle in adobo, garlic, and 3/4 teaspoon salt

7

Blend until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids)

8

Transfer to a bowl and cool to room temperature

9

Slit chiles lengthwise, then discard stems, seeds, and veins

10

Heat a large heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium heat until hot, then toast chiles in batches, opened flat, turning and pressing with tongs, until more pliable and slightly changed in color, about 30 seconds per batch

11

Tear into pieces and put in a blender

12

Half-fill a 2 1/2- to 3-quart saucepan with water and bring to a boil

13

Add tomatillos and simmer until tender, 5 to 10 minutes

14

Transfer with a slotted spoon to blender and add onion, chipotle in adobo, garlic, and 3/4 teaspoon salt

15

Blend until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids)

16

Transfer to a bowl and cool to room temperature