Griddle Tomatillo Salsa
This griddle grilled tomatillo salsa is so easy to make! Just “blister” the tomatillos, onions, and jalapeños on the flat top grill, and blend all of the ingredients together. Serve this awesome tomatillo salsa with your favorite griddle tacos or fresh fried tortilla chips!
Servings: 12 people
Equipment
- blender and large blender cup
Ingredients
- 10-12 tomatillos
- 1 medium onion peeled and quartered
- 2 whole jalapeños tops removed
- 4-6 whole garlic cloves peeled
- ½ bunch cilantro
- lime juice
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat the griddle to about 400-425 degrees F.
- Add about 1-2 tablespoons of your favorite cooking oil to the heated surface, and spread it out in a thin even layer with your spatula.
- Place the whole tomatillos, quartered onion, and jalapeños on the oiled surface. Allow to cook and "blister" on the first side before rotating.
- When you notice a nice char, begin to rotate the ingredients to soften the skins of the fruits and vegetables and to develop a nice char on the other sides. *This is as easy as rolling the tomatillos and jalapeños across the hot surface every few minutes or so. If needed you can use a melting dome and a squirt of water to create steam and to speed up the cooking process.
- When the tomatillos and other ingredients are about 75% done, add the whole peeled garlic cloves to the griddle to toast.
- As the tomatillos, jalapeños, garlic, and onion are done charring on the griddle, transfer to a large blender cup. *The tomatillos will go from a bright and vibrant neon green to a muted yellow-green color.
- Add cilantro, juice of 1 lime, and a pinch of salt to the grilled ingredients in the blender. Cover the blender cup and pulse for a few seconds, or until the tomatillo salsa is blended to your desired consistency. Taste for seasoning, and add more salt, cilantro, or lime juice if you wish.
- Pour into a bowl and serve.
Notes
- For a more mild tomatillo salsa, remove the seeds from the jalapeños before grilling.
- Store leftover salsa covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.