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Creamy Avocado and Tomatillo Salsa
This delicious salsa is great with chips or nachos. Just set out a big bowl with homemade tortilla chips for an instant hit. It makes a great dip for cold shrimp or vegetables, too. The tart flavor of the tomatillos does a great job in toning down the richness often found in traditional Mexican dishes. Pair this salsa with seafood like tuna, grouper, or shrimp. Serve a delicious roasted fish on top of a puddle of this creamy salsa for a dinner that will make everyone say wow. It goes well with pork, chicken or fish tacos, tamales, or enchiladas.
Use this delicious avocado and tomatillo salsa to cut through spicy dishes. The sour cream acts as a buffer in your mouth between the hot capsaicin from peppers that may be in the main dish and your taste buds. If you are serving a dish with really hot peppers in it, this salsa is a nice condiment to serve so those who prefer less spicy foods can still enjoy the dish.
When choosing tomatillos, you want to choose specimens that are still firm. Most tomatillo recipes use fruit that is still unripe. You will want to rinse them off after you remove the husk; they can be a bit sticky. For avocados, choose fruit that are firm but not hard. You want a slight give when you pick them up but not a lot. If the fruit is too soft, it is overripe. If it feels like a rock, it is under ripe. Finding the perfect avocados can take a little time, but the flavor is worth it. Avocados do not keep long, so use them as quickly as you can.
Easy Creamy Avocado and Tomatillo Salsa Recipe
Ingredients -
3 medium tomatillos
1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
½ small onion, coarsely chopped
½ teaspoon jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup sour cream
1 ripe avocado, peeled and chunked
Juice of 1 lemon
1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
Olive oil
Preparation:
Husk the tomatillos and rinse. Place them in a small pan and cover with water. Boil them for 3 to 4 minutes, until they become tender. Set them aside to cool to room temperature.
Place tomatillos, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, lemon juice, and salt in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Add the sour cream, avocado chunks, and a drizzle of olive oil. Process until combine.
Serve as a dip or condiment.
(Serves 6)
