Habanero Chile Salsa

Habanero Chile Salsa
Habanero Chile Salsa
Salsa de Chile Habanero The Mayan word for this mixture (xnipec) means "nose of the dog," a vivid description of its sinus-clearing effects. For a truly incendiary salsa, add an extra habanero.
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  • Served Person: Makes about 3 cups
Mexican Condiment/Spread Sauce Blender Garlic Broil Super Bowl Low Carb Lime Hot Pepper Spring Tomatillo Cilantro Bon Appétit
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 medium white onion
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled
  • Carbohydrate 11 g(4%)
  • Fat 2 g(2%)
  • Fiber 3 g(13%)
  • Protein 2 g(4%)
  • Saturated Fat 0 g(1%)
  • Sodium 391 mg(16%)
  • Calories 59

Preparation Preheat broiler. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil. Arrange tomatillos, onion, garlic, and chile on prepared baking sheet. Broil until vegetables blacken in spots, about 5 minutes per side for chile and about 10 minutes per side for tomatillos, onion, and garlic. Transfer vegetables and any accumulated juices to blender. Add cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Puree until smooth. Transfer salsa to bowl. Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours. Season salsa to taste with more salt.

Preparation Preheat broiler. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil. Arrange tomatillos, onion, garlic, and chile on prepared baking sheet. Broil until vegetables blacken in spots, about 5 minutes per side for chile and about 10 minutes per side for tomatillos, onion, and garlic. Transfer vegetables and any accumulated juices to blender. Add cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Puree until smooth. Transfer salsa to bowl. Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours. Season salsa to taste with more salt.