Rick Bayless Essential Salsa: Herby, Spicy Tomatillo Salsa
RECIPE 👉 www.rickbayless.com/recipe/he...
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This is a salsa that doesn’t rely on roasting tomatillos to increase sweetness and complexity. Nor does it use those tomatillos raw, preserving their bright (but simple) flavor and relishy texture. Here they’re cooked with moisture (I suggest you steam them in the microwave, but you could simmer them in water as many traditional cooks do in Mexico), cooled and blended with a lot of herbs and green chile into a beautifully green, luscious consistency. This salsa tastes so lively and fresh, it practically jumps from the dish.
NOTE: I suggest you make this salsa with leafy herbs that are usually used in abundance-ones like cilantro, parsley, sorrel and arugula-though parsley by itself can be rather strong.
To tell the truth, a combination of herbs always seems to taste best to me. You can use stronger herbs like basil, dill, sage and mint, though I’d either use less than what’s called for in the recipe or combine them with one or more of the herbs I listed first.
Herbs that are typically used in small quantities, like thyme, tarragon, oregano and marjoram, may taste out of place here, unless, of course, just a little bit is blended with other, leafier herbs.
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the reaction to the heat of salsa was priceless!
Not sure if you read these comments and I’m not sure if you care, but I finally had the chance to travel to Chicago last week and the first place we ate was Frontera, and I was thoroughly impressed. The chicken mole was amazing and everything was delicious. I’ve been a fan since the PBS M1PAA days and it didn’t disappoint. Thanks for all you do.
@rickbayless
2 жыл бұрын
I do and I care! Thanks so much for visiting us.
@jeffshootsstuff
2 жыл бұрын
@@rickbayless Great to hear, and thanks for the reply.
@pauliewalnuts5241
2 жыл бұрын
I remember coming home from a hard day at school and watching Rick on PBS, Rick always brought me calmness and serenity to believe in myself and not to worry about things so much.
[tastes] "... Yup ... [nods] I really put two serranos in that ... cup of salsa." [shakes it off] "Okay!"
,e encanta todo lo que usted cocina soy su fans desde ase barios años lo sigo lo busque y no lo encontraba asta que lo en contre gracias a dios 16 febrero 2023 desde mexico
First off, this looks like a great, relatively quick salsa, so thank you for that. Beyond that, this reminds of one of my favorite Joan Jett tunes: “Hello Daddy! Hello Mom! I’m your LE-LE-LE-LE-LE-LE-LE-LE-LEMON BALM!”
Nice man. Always, promoting the regions of Latin America. I live in Nampa Id and am lucky to have many regional options for Mexican food. Restaurants and food trucks.
Just love mexican food!
@rickbayless
2 жыл бұрын
Me too 😆
I always broil or grill my mains (tomato/onion/garlic/peppers) and crush everything in my molcajete- nice to know there Is a Rick-approved shortcut!!
Meda tanto gusto aberlo emcontrado amo sus recetas y lo queremos mucho gracias por amar a mexico 16 febrero desde mexico gracias por compartir
Chef Bayless, I made my second visit to Frontera last week with my daughter and it was awesome, I saw you at the bar and had to say how much I enjoy your tv shows, and your food. Your wait staff at the restaurant is so attentive
I got fresh basil and thyme. Arugula is a great selection
I buy your Frontera products and my dishes always turnout delicious. Good stuff.
My mexican mother in law told me to always use garlic in salsa verde. I guess this is a new way for me to try.
@rickbayless
2 жыл бұрын
Let us know what you think!
I'm very happy to see the recipe is not just cilantro and done. My family have the cilantro gene and finding advice on substitutes is difficult. Besides the cilantro, the recipe lists TEN other herbs. Well done.
Thanks for the videos Rick! I don’t know how you find it in your schedule to make these (I hear you’re starring in a live play production these days?). Either way just know that many of us are extremely grateful for these videos and for you taking the time to make them.
Oooooh I never thought about using anything else than cilantro but now I’m like wait a minute I need to try this! I’m Mexican and green salsa is my favorite out of all the salsas and Also I DONT KNOW WHY I NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT MICROWAVING THE TOMATILLOS, I’m over here boiling a pot of water 😭. We add chicken bullion to our salsa for seasoning/salt
I love your recipe. I love the tart herbal bright and spicy tastes that bring out depths of flavor from heavy meat dishes. My mouth is watering on thinking about grilled steak, roast beef or roast pork with this salsa. Thank you!!
Really enjoyed this recipe
Love it!
Looks amazing! Another one to try!
Thank you chef! You are an inspiration to me!
Love this salsa Rick... I make it on a regular basis!
The arugula is an interesting add, will have to try! 😋
I like the way you cook & explain step by step. Your recipes look so delicious 😋. Take care of Stay safe. ❤️
I Isaw your face when you taste the salsa, it was very picosa. The salsa looks very good
Just knocked this one out. Easy and delicious. Will enjoy tonight on tacos.
Beautiful color! I always incorporate parsley, regardless of the style of food I'm cooking. It provides that fresh green herbiness, adding brightness without added acidity, and tends to recede from the front to provide support for other more distinguishable flavors.
Definitely I'm gonna make that salsa so I can put in my Huevos Rancheros for breakfast. Thank you .
Nice video.
Thanks for this, Rick. I hope sometime you'll do a video of making a tomatillo salsa similar to the Salpica version, with the hatch valley chiles. It's been discontinued now, and it's honestly the best tomatillo salsa I've ever eaten.
Muchos sabores en tu cosina llena de amor.sabor latino.muchas inspiracion.
Si se enchilo
Love this salsa! Thanks so much for this! Grilled the marinated RB flank steak for steak tacos tonight and my family flipped out. Making queso fresco right now and carnitas tomorrow (slow cooker method). And... I didn't realize that the Frontera products were yours!!! No wonder I love them all!! Still laughing at the Serranos... lolol
ricky enchilado!
I've only made tomatillo salsa once and after refrigerating, it turned into a jelly like consistency. I roasted everything first and blended. The tomatillos were sticky under the husk but I made sure to wash them well.
@bjones9942
2 жыл бұрын
You can add water/stock and thin your salsas, or just heat it a little. Tomatillos have a lot of pectin, so they're easy to turn into jam - Not always what you're looking for in a salsa!
@jimmy2thymes916
2 жыл бұрын
@@bjones9942 Thank you! Yeah, the consistency was super odd.
@tnizani
2 жыл бұрын
That's what happens if you blend the ingredients before the tomatillos have completely cooled.
I’d love to see Rick on Hot Ones. :)
how easy! maybe a little chopped avocado? Thanks once again
San juan y Santurce cilantro y pilon.ajo cebolla.n.y. y p.r.
Can tomatillos really grow in southern PA?
Lime Juice
“I really put two serranos in there” lmao. Spicy salsa is the best, don’t be shy about it (or you can remove the seeds).
Epazote maybe?
@Pedrogonzalez-nh2eb
2 жыл бұрын
Epazote makes everything better.
@GothicPotato2
2 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for the epazote too! But I like how he used other herbs for this salad, if only to convey that people should try a variety of things.
@Pedrogonzalez-nh2eb
2 жыл бұрын
Love herbs in general but epazote is way up there in my list. Also, look for pápalo.
@lizj6314
2 жыл бұрын
I love epazote! Good idea
@The_Other_Matt
2 жыл бұрын
Just made a batch with a bit of epazote in it along with cilantro & parsley. I only used about a dozen leaves from the epazote. It definitely works if you like that flavor. I wish I had put more in, but this still makes a very nice salsa.
I was wondering about the two serranos…
The moment the serranos hit him 😂 I never get tired of Rick's "yup this is hot" face
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Made such a tiny batch.
do not own a nuker would steaming work OK
@mjanke28
2 жыл бұрын
Steam or Boil would be fine
Can't handle the heat stay out the kitchen. 👍👍
How come u never invite your brother skip bayless to one of your food gatherings?