Ingredients:
- Tomatoes (quantity to your preference)
- Tomatillos (quantity to your preference)
- Chiles (quantity to your preference, see spice level note below)
- ¼ Onion, chopped
- 2-3 Cloves garlic
- Cilantro, chopped (amount to taste)
- Lime juice (amount to taste)
- Salt, to taste
- Chicken bouillon (optional, to taste)
Instructions:
- Roast or char the tomatoes, tomatillos, and chiles. This can be done under a broiler or on a stovetop over high heat until lightly blistered. Alternatively, roast in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until softened and lightly browned.
- Combine roasted vegetables, onion, and garlic in a blender.
Blend until a relatively smooth consistency is achieved. You can leave it slightly chunky for a more rustic salsa. - Add chopped cilantro and lime juice.
Season with salt and optional chicken bouillon to taste. - Blend again until well combined.
- Adjust seasonings to your preference. You can add more lime juice, salt, or cilantro for a brighter flavor profile.
Spice Level Note:
- For a spicier salsa, use more chiles or include the seeds.
- For a milder salsa, use fewer chiles and remove the seeds before blending.
Additional Tips:
- You can adjust the amount of vegetables used to create your desired flavor profile.
- For a smoother salsa, remove the skins from the tomatoes and tomatillos after roasting.
- Taste your salsa throughout the process and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Don’t be a wimp and add all the chiles in your salsa!
Enjoy!