
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.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1lbtomatillos
- 1smallonion
- 3clovegarlic
- 1jalapeño
- 2tspcumin seeds
- ½cupcilantro,chopped
- 1½tspsugar
- salt
Instructions
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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.
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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.
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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.
Nutrition
- Calories:Â 19.38kcal
- Fat:Â 0.48g
- Saturated Fat:Â 0.06g
- Monounsaturated Fat:Â 0.11g
- Polyunsaturated Fat:Â 0.17g
- Carbohydrates:Â 3.78g
- Fiber:Â 0.92g
- Sugar:Â 2.33g
- Protein:Â 0.56g
- Sodium:Â 109.51mg
- Calcium:Â 9.26mg
- Potassium:Â 125.48mg
- Iron:Â 0.51mg
- Vitamin A: 5.37µg
- Vitamin C:Â 6.68mg
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