Name: Ana's Spicy Chipotle Tomatillo Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 2 fresh tomatillos, husks removed; 1 clove garlic, peeled; Water, as needed; 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; 1 pinch salt

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Ana's Spicy Chipotle Tomatillo Sauce

Jul 25, 2025
by Adriel Toy
- 4.0 / 5 ( 1 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

5 mins
COOK TIME

15 mins
TOTAL TIME

20 mins
SERVING

4 People
VIEWS

3

Elevate your culinary creations with this vibrant and zesty tomatillo sauce, infused with the smoky heat of chipotle peppers. A versatile condiment that will awaken your taste buds!

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

2 fresh tomatillos, husks removed

1 clove garlic, peeled

Water, as needed

2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

1 pinch salt

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

1 g
Fiber

0 g
Sodium

72 mg
Fat

0 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

2 mins

In a saucepan, combine the tomatillos and garlic. Add enough water to cover. (1 minute)

02

Step

10 mins

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer until the tomatillos are very soft and opaque. (10 minutes)

03

Step

3 mins

Carefully transfer the tomatillo mixture, along with the chipotle peppers and adobo sauce, to a blender.

04

Step

2 mins

Blend, adding cooking liquid gradually, until you achieve your desired consistency.

05

Step

1 mins

Season with salt to taste. Pulse to incorporate. (1 minute)

For a smoother sauce, strain after blending.
Adjust the number of chipotle peppers to control the level of spice.
This sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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