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Kate Ramos

Habanero-Tomatillo Salsa

If you like spicy, this salsa is for you. This habanero salsa is not for wimps made with charred habanero chiles, onions, and tomatillos it will warm you from the inside out.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 1/2 cups
Course: Condiments and Salsas
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 habanero chiles
  • 1/2 white onion cut in wedges
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 6 large tomatillos
  • 1/2 cup water
  • ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems

Method
 

  1. Heat broiler to high. Place chiles, onion, garlic, and tomatillos on the baking sheet.
  2. Broil until vegetables are charred on all sides, turning them occasionally and removing vegetables as they cook, about 10 minutes.
  3. Remove stem and seeds from the habaneros (use gloves if you’re hands are sensitive to heat). Transfer to a blender with remaining ingredients and blend on high until smooth. Taste and add more salt if needed.

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