Tomatillo Salsa

cilantro condiment/spread lime mexican salsa tomatillo

Bon Appétit

4 Servings

Source

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

8 medium tomatillos (about 14 oz.), husked, sliced ½" thick

Kosher salt

1/2 jalapeño, seeds removed if desired, coarsely chopped

1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Freshly ground black pepper

Method

Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Season both sides of tomatillo slices with salt. Cook slices until lightly charred, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to plate and let cool 10 minutes.

Pulse tomatillos, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice in a blender until smooth, about 20 seconds; season with salt and pepper.