Description
Sizzling Hatch green chile salsa verde brings southwestern heat to your table, dancing with fresh roasted peppers and zesty citrus notes. Bold flavors meld perfectly, creating a spicy companion that elevates any dish you serve.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) fresh tomatillos, husks and stems removed
- 4 hatch chiles, stemmed
- 1/2 cup (80 grams) white onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup (20 grams) fresh cilantro leaves
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid Component:
- 2 medium limes, juiced
Instructions
- Prepare the roasting equipment by positioning the oven rack near the broiler and heating to high intensity.
- Coat a rimmed baking sheet with a light layer of cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange whole hatch green chiles and tomatillos evenly across the prepared baking surface.
- Position the tray under the broiler and roast for approximately 5 minutes until surfaces begin to blister and char.
- Using tongs, carefully rotate vegetables to expose uncharred sides for even roasting.
- Return tray to broiler and continue roasting for an additional 6-7 minutes, monitoring as tomatillos release their natural juices and develop deep char marks.
- Remove tray from oven and let vegetables rest for 5 minutes to cool slightly and allow easier skin removal.
- Gently peel away loose charred pepper skins, leaving some remnants for enhanced smoky flavor complexity.
- Transfer roasted chiles, tomatillos, and accumulated pan juices into a blender container.
- Add fresh cilantro, minced garlic, diced onion, and fresh lime juice to the blender.
- Pulse mixture until achieving a rustic texture with some remaining chunk while maintaining overall smoothness.
- Season the salsa with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting flavors as needed.
- Make final adjustments by incorporating additional lime juice, salt, or pepper to balance the salsa’s profile.
Notes
- Roasting brings out the deep, smoky flavor of the Hatch green chiles, transforming their raw taste into a rich, complex profile.
- Leaving some charred skin on the peppers adds an extra layer of smokiness that elevates the entire salsa’s depth and character.
- Use fresh lime juice for the brightest, most vibrant citrus notes that balance the salsa’s heat and richness.
- Consider wearing gloves when handling chiles to protect your skin from potential irritation, especially if you have sensitive hands.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg