Authentic Tomatillo Salsa Recipe 🌶️ | Smoky, Spicy & Better Than Any Restaurant

This authentic tomatillo salsa is smoky, spicy, and packed with real Mexican flavor. Made in a skillet using simple ingredients and traditional techniques, this salsa delivers bold heat and depth that’s better than any restaurant version. Perfect for tacos, eggs, grilled meats, or straight off the spoon. ⸻ 🧄 INGREDIENTS • 16 tomatillos (husked and rinsed) • 12 chile japonés • 2 dried chile California • Seeds from the chile California (toasted) • Kosher salt (to taste) ⸻ 🔥 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Char the tomatillos Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tomatillos and cook until blistered and lightly charred on all sides. Remove and set aside. 2. Prepare the chile California Remove the stems and seeds from the chile California. Set the seeds aside. 3. Toast the chiles In the same skillet, lightly toast the chile japonés and the chile California until fragrant. Do not burn. 4. Toast the seeds Add the reserved chile California seeds to the skillet and toast briefly until aromatic. Remove immediately. 5. Blend the chiles Add the toasted chiles and toasted seeds to a blender. Add kosher salt at this stage and blend until smooth. 6. Add tomatillos Add the charred tomatillos to the blender and blend again until you reach your desired consistency. 7. Taste & adjust Taste the salsa and adjust salt if needed. Serve warm or chilled. ⸻ 🌮 SERVING IDEAS • Tacos & burritos • Eggs & breakfast plates • Carne asada, pollo, or grilled meats • Chips or fresh tortillas 📩 For Collaborations Email me: theorozcoskitchen@gmail.com ⸻ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & JOIN MY KITCHEN 👉 https://youtube.com/@OrozcosKitchen ⸻ 🍽️ More Recipes 👉 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3UDq85ExjBJA_TsgVzJqmgsamyHKV-w8 ⸻ 📲 Follow Me on Social Media YouTube 👉 https://youtube.com/@OrozcosKitchen Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/orozcoskitchen87 TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@orozcoskitchen Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/benjamin.orozco.18400 ⸻ 👕 Merch Store 👉 https://my-store-fa644c.creator-spring.com #TomatilloSalsa #MexicanSalsa #AuthenticMexicanFood