Salsa Morita

Name: Salsa Morita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2-1/2 cups
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 3 dried chile morita; 6 tomatillos, husked, halved; 1/2 medium white onion, quartered; 2 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 2-1/2 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

Experience the authentic flavors of Mexico with homemade salsa morita. Learn the step-by-step process of how to make this deliciously smoky condiment in less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients

3 dried chile morita
6 tomatillos, husked, halved
1/2 medium white onion, quartered
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Heat a cast-iron skillet to medium heat. Add chiles and toast until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a bowl and cover with water; let sit 10 minutes. Drain; discard liquid.
Add tomatillos, onion and garlic to the pan; toast until lightly browned, 7-8 minutes per side. Let cool.
Place chiles, tomatillos, onion, garlic, oil and salt in a food processor or high-powered blender; puree until smooth.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 35 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 119mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.