(Recipe) Toasted Jalapeno Tomatillo And Watermelon Salsa

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Toasted Jalapeno Tomatillo and Watermelon Salsa 

 

Chef Harry Schwartz developed this tasty salsa recipe for the National

Watermelon Promotion Board, who shared it with us.

 

8 to 10 medium tomatillos (peel off parchment-like coating and rinse)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 onion, minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 jalapeno peppers or to taste, seeded and chopped

1 tablespoon ground cumin

2 teaspoons mild chili powder

1 cup tomato sauce or puree

1 cup seeded watermelon chunks salt and pepper to taste

 

 

Makes About 3 Cups

Cut the tomatillos into quarters. Heat the oil in a large heavy sauté

pan over medium high heat and in it sauté the onions for a few minutes

and then add the tomatillos, garlic, and jalapenos. Sauté until the

onions and garlic begin to brown. Reduce heat to low and sprinkle the

cumin and chili powder over the pan. Stir in the tomato sauce and bring

to a simmer. Remove from heat. Cool. Place in a blender or food

processor with the watermelon and puree. Season with salt and pepper to

taste.