Thursday, September 15, 2011

Chipotle Salsa Recipe

Chipotle Salsa Recipe

Chipotles are a hot spicy smoked red chili used in Mexican food recipes, especially in salsa.
SALSA RECIPE INGREDIENTS

* 6 small tomatillos, husked
* 5 large garlic cloves
* 4 plum tomatoes
* 1/4 large onion
* 3 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, seeded and finely chopped, with 2 teaspoons of the adobo sauce
* 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
* Coarse salt
* 1/2 teaspoon sugar

SALSA RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
First of all heat a large cast-iron skillet. When it is very hot, add the tomatillos, garlic cloves, tomatoes and onion and cook over low heat, turning frequently, until blackened in spots and softened, 8 to 10 minutes.
Transfer the vegetables to a plate and let cool.
And then put the tomatillos, garlic, tomatoes and onion in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
Add the chipotles and adobo sauce, cilantro, salt and sugar and pulse just until combined.
The salsa is ready to serve...enjoy !
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