Name: Tangy Tomatillo-Cumin Salsa Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 lb tomatillos; 1 small onion; 3 clove garlic; 1 jalapeño; 2 tsp cumin seeds; ½ cup cilantro; 1½ tsp sugar; salt

Tangy Tomatillo-Cumin Salsa Recipe

How To Make Tangy Tomatillo-Cumin Salsa

This tomatillo-cumin salsa is an easy side that has well-rounded flavors. The jalapeno adds some spice and you can make this as mild or hot as desired.

Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1lbtomatillos
1smallonion
3clovegarlic
1jalapeño
2tspcumin seeds
½cupcilantro,chopped
1½tspsugar
salt

Instructions

In a large saucepan, cover the tomatillos, onion, garlic, and jalapeño with water. Bring to a boil and simmer until the tomatillos lose their bright green color. Drain, transfer to a blender and let cool.
In a small, dry skillet, toast the cumin seeds over moderate heat until fragrant, shaking the pan. Transfer to a spice grinder and let cool slightly.
Grind the cumin to a powder and add it to the blender along with the cilantro and sugar; puree until smooth. Season the salsa with salt and serve chilled.