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Chef Johnny's Salsa de la Casa from La Gloria Brooks

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Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tomatillos
  • 4 tomatoes
  • 2 jalapenos
  • 1 white onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, raw
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 dried chile pasilla or chile ancho, washed and soaked in warm water for four hours.
  • ¾ cup toasted pepitas
  • water, to adjust consistency (or a squeeze of sour orange)
  • ¼ bunch cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Grill tomatillos, tomatoes, onions, and jalapenos over a fire until fully cooked and slightly charred. Set aside to cool.
  • In a molcajete or a food processor, add raw garlic, salt and the soaked dried chile peppers. Puree to a smooth consistency.
  • Next, add the grilled tomatillos, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, and toasted pepitas to the food processor. Pulse to a chunky consistency.
  • Add water or a squeeze of sour orange to adjust consistency as needed. Season to taste. Enjoy with grilled meat!
Keyword chef johnny, la gloria brooks, salsa de la casa
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