FRIED GREEN TOMATILLOS
Yield Portion Size
12 cups | |
3 cups |
Yellow onion, diced
|
12 ea |
Garlic clove, crushed
|
1/3 cup |
Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
|
1/3 cup | |
1 tbsp |
Kosher salt
|
6 cups | |
1/4 cup |
Cilantro leaves, fresh, chopped
|
3/4 cup |
Lime juice, fresh
|
24 ea |
Tomatillos, husked, sliced 1/4" thick (3 slices per tomatillo)
|
4 cups |
Rice flour
|
2 cups |
Cornmeal
|
2 tbsp |
Kosher salt
|
1/2 tsp |
Ancho chili powder
|
8 ea |
Egg whites, beaten
|
Wesson® Canola Fry Oil
|
|
Cilantro leaves, fresh
|
Nutrition information
Amount per serving | % Daily Value | |
---|---|---|
Calcium | 54 mg | 5% |
Carbohydrate | 21 g | 7% |
Total Fat | 7 g | 10% |
Iron | 1 mg | 6% |
Potassium | 133 mg | 0% |
Calories | 159 kcal | 8% |
Sodium | 772 mg | 32% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g | 1% |
Saturated Fat | 1 g | 4% |
Sugars | 7 g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber | 3 g | 12% |
Vitamin C | 15 mg | 26% |
Vitamin A | 346 iu | 7% |
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Directions
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Step 1
To make FIRE-ROASTED CHIPOTLE SALSA: In a saucepot, bring stewed tomatoes, onion, garlic, chipotle peppers, chiles and salt to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often for 10 minutes.
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Step 2
Remove from heat and puree in batches in a blender until smooth. Pour puree into a non-reactive bowl. Mix in fire roasted diced tomatoes, cilantro and lime juice.
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Step 3
To make FRIED TOMATILLOS: Preheat fryer to 350°F.
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Step 4
In a bowl, combine 1 cup rice flour, cornmeal, salt and chili powder; mix well. Place remaining rice flour in a separate bowl.
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Step 5
One at a time, dredge sliced tomatillos in rice flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg whites, allowing excess to drip off. Lastly, coat with cornmeal mixture.
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Step 6
Deep fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a wire rack.
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Step 7
TO SERVE: Place 3 fried tomatillos on a plate. Top with 1/2 cup of salsa, and garnish with cilantro leaves.
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Step 8
CHEF'S NOTE: Rice flour is used for added crispness. All-purpose flour can be substituted.
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