Hatch Chile Salsa Recipe
Charred tomatillos, smoky hatch chiles straight out of the hot New Mexico sunshine, toasted cumin and coriander, and a hit of fresh lime all land in a blender together and come out as the most aggressively good, but non-spicy green salsa your chip bowl has ever had the privilege of meeting.
Servings: 3 Cups
Calories: 100kcal
Cost: $7
Equipment
- Comal (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 lb. tomatillos
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- 8 oz. canned hatch chiles
- ½ cup cilantro chopped (leaves and stems)
- 1 jalapeno stem and seeds removed (optional)
- 1 cup white onion diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Remove the husks from the tomatillos, rinse them thoroughly to remove any sticky residue, and cut them in half.
- Heat a wide skillet or comal over medium-high heat for 20 minutes. When the surface of the pan is hot, place the tomatillos cut side down on the surface and cook them for 3 minutes until lightly charred. Flip the tomatillos over and cook them for another 2 minutes on the other side. If you have a small pan, you may need to do this in a couple of batches.
- Toast the cumin and coriander for 2-3 minutes in a small dry pan over medium heat.
- Transfer the toasted spices and tomatillos to a blender or food processor. Add the hatch chiles, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), diced white onion, minced garlic, lime juice, black pepper, and salt.
- Blend until the salsa reaches a mostly smooth consistency, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
🍅 Char Wars
The char is great but the real goal is getting the flesh of the tomatillos fully tender before they hit the blender. Rushing this step is the fastest way to end up with a flat watery salsa.
🌀 Blend It Like Beckham
Pull the plug the second the salsa hits mostly smooth with a little body still in it. Over-blending kills the texture and mutes the lime and cilantro into oblivion.
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 1310mg | Potassium: 539mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 449IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg