How to Make Chipotle Salsa - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chipotle salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that adds a smoky and spicy kick to any dish. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Whether you use it as a dip for tortilla chips, a topping for tacos, or a marinade for grilled meats, this chipotle salsa is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Chipotle peppers are smoked jalapeños that have a deep, rich flavor with a moderate level of heat. When combined with tomatoes, onions, garli...

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Ingredients

  • 10 fresh tomatillos - husked, rinsed, and chopped
  • 1 white onion, chopped
  • ½ cup water, or more as needed
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 15 servings

  • Combine tomatillos, onion, water, and garlic, in a saucepan. Cover and simmer, turning occasionally, until tomatillos turn slightly brown and become soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Add more water as needed, 1/4 cup at at time. Add chipotle peppers, salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano; mix to combine.
  • Pour saucepan contents into a blender and blend until smooth. Allow to cool before serving.
  • Nutrition

    13 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 87mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 75mg