Orange Habanero Salsa
- Ready In:
- 55mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Yields:
-
2 cups
ingredients
- 1 lb tomatillo
- 3 -4 habanero peppers
- 2 oranges
- 6 green onions, sliced
- salt
- lime juice
directions
- In an ungreased iron skillet, roast half of the tomatillos in their husks for about 10 minutes, turning often; remove from pan and cool.
- When cool, place them in a blender, and set aside.
- Meanwhile remove husks from remaining tomatillos and rinse them and dice fine, and place them in a bowl.
- Roast the habaneros over low heat, turning often, about 5-7 minutes, or until they begin to char; remove from pan.
- Stem and deseed habaneros (wear gloves if you prefer), and add to blender; puree.
- Squeeze one of the oranges over a sieve placed over the bowl with the tomatillos (to catch any stray seeds).
- Add the pepper/tomatillo puree and mix well.
- Peel the remaining orange; remove pith; dessed (if necessary); dice fine, and add to the bowl along with the chopped green onions.
- Season to taste with salt and lime juice and allow to stand for 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving to develop flavor.
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PalatablePastime
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