pat's Recipe

Salsa Azteca Recipe

Category: Salsas

3 tomatillos, stems and outer husks removed
2 Roma tomatoes
1 banana pepper, stem removed
1 small jalapeno, stem removed
1 fresh chile de Arbol, stems removed (available at Mexican grocers; if unavailable, substitute two Thai
chiles or other small hot chiles)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium red onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper


Instructions
1. Place tomatillos, tomatoes, banana pepper, jalapeño and chile de Arbol on a large rimmed baking sheet. Broil, turning vegetables frequently, until skins are blistered on all sides. Let cool slightly. Transfer to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
2. Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add onions and saute until translucent. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
3. Add pepper mixture, including all of the liquid. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook until thickened. Let cool. Add cilantro, salt and pepper. Serves 4.