Do you love spicy, tangy tomatillo salsa? This recipe yields a flavorful, fresh-tasting sauce that can be used in a variety of southwestern and Latin-inspired dishes. You can alter the spice level according to your own tolerance for heat. This page will show you how to make tomatillo salsa that turns out delicious every time.

• Salsa has become an extremely popular condiment in America over recent years, and this tomatillo version can be used in any dish that you would pair with traditional salsa. Pour it on tacos or burritos, or use it as a dip for tortilla chips. It also makes an excellent low-cal dressing for salads, or a zesty spread for sandwiches.

• 1 pound fresh tomatillos, or two cans (strained)
• One small onion, chopped into large pieces
• 4 jalapenos
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh
• Salt and black pepper to taste

1. Heat the broiler of your oven
2. Remove the husks of fresh tomatillos
3. Place onion, garlic, jalapenos and fresh tomatillos (omit canned tomatillos from this step) onto an un-greased broiler pan
4. Place in middle rack of broiler
5. Broil for 3 minutes, then flip
6. Continue broiling until the vegetables begin to char, another 3-4 minutes
7. Remove from broiler
8. Remove garlic peels
9. Remove jalapeno stems
10. Place all ingredients into a blender
11. Blend until smooth
12. Salt and pepper to taste
13. Chill for at least an hour, so that flavors can meld

• Try serrano peppers instead of jalapenos
• Add 2 tablespoons fresh, chopped basil
• Use green onion instead of white
• Mix with cheese sauce for salsa con queso
• Try using 1/2 pound red tomatoes with 1/2 pound tomatillos