Tuesday, May 4, 2010

A Delicious Cinco De Mayo Salsa Recipe

Looking for a salsa this Cinco De Mayo that's not only delicious but healthy too? Well look no further! Glen Ivy's own Chef Bill provided us with his Three Chili Salsa which lends a delicious and zesty jump to your menu this 5th of May. So break open that bag of chips and whip up this festive salsa! It's sure to put you in the fiesta mood!

Three Chili Salsa

Makes: 10 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:
1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
1 chile del arbol
2 chile anchos, seeded and stemmed
1 chile negra, seeded and stemmed
10 tomatillos, husks removed
1/2 cup water
2 garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Sea salt to taste


Step 1: Heat a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Add the onion and chilies. Cook to toast the chilies, about 3 minutes. Remove chilies from pan and add the tomatillos, water and garlic. Cook for 15 minutes to soften the tomatillos.

Step 2: Place the tomatillos, chilies, cumin and cilantro into a blender. Pulse 10 seconds until salsa is chunky. Season to taste with salt.

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