Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

I have a garden in the summer and grow a number of herbs and vegetables.  Tomatillos are one the unusual items and I so look forward to making salsa with them when they are ripe.

This recipe makes a wonderful tangy, spicy yet fresh Mexican style green salsa. It's easy to make and goes well with just about anything.

I've paired it with fish, burgers, falafels, eggs, pork chops and of course taco and fajitas.

Tomatillos are worth seeking out now that they are in season.

 Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

1½ lbs. fresh tomatillos (papery skins removed and rinsed)

3 or 4 fresh jalapeños for spicy or (1 or 2 for mild)

3 garlic cloves unpeeled

½ c. fresh cilantro (stems and leaves)

1 large onion, chopped

2 tsp. coarse salt or 1 tsp table salt

1. Place tomatillos, jalapenos, and garlic cloves on a foil lined baking sheet.
2. Place under a broiler 2 inches from heat source.  Broil until soft and slightly charred.  About 7 to 9 minutes.*
3. Remove skin from garlic.  
4. Add all to food processor including cilantro, onion and salt.
5. Process till slightly chunky.
6. Enjoy!

* Alternately you can grill everything on the barbecue.