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Smoky Roasted Hatch Chile Salsa Verde

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A simple, smoky roasted Hatch chile salsa verde that combines fresh tomatillos and chiles for a bold, tangy, and smoky flavor. Perfect for tacos, dips, and more.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 medium-sized fresh Hatch chiles, roasted over an open flame or broiler
  • 8–10 medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed
  • 1 small white onion, quartered
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, peeled
  • A handful of fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the tomatillos under cold water to remove the sticky coating. Husk and discard outer leaves. Pat dry. Rinse the Hatch chiles and pat dry as well.
  2. Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the Hatch chiles and tomatillos directly on the hot surface. Turn every 3-4 minutes until the skin blisters and chars unevenly, about 15 minutes. Alternatively, broil on a foil-lined baking sheet, turning frequently.
  3. Transfer the roasted Hatch chiles to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel. Let them steam for about 5 minutes to loosen the skin. Peel off the charred skins, leaving some bits for smoky flavor. Remove stems and seeds if a milder salsa is desired.
  4. In a blender or food processor, combine peeled Hatch chiles, roasted tomatillos, quartered onion, garlic cloves, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, and salt. Pulse until desired consistency is reached—chunky or smooth. Add a tablespoon of water or olive oil if too thick.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice as needed.
  6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least an hour to let flavors meld. Salsa tastes better the next day.

Notes

Roast chiles carefully to avoid burning; the smoky char is essential for flavor. Steam chiles after roasting to ease peeling. Adjust heat by removing seeds and membranes. Salsa can be served fresh or chilled and stores well refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen in portions.

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