Salsa Verde

Ingredients

  • 1½ pounds tomatillos
  • ½ cup chopped white onion
  • 4-5 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2-3 jalapeño or serrano peppers , stemmed, seeded and chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional ½ cup chopped cilantro leaves and stems

Directions

  1. Preheat the broiler: Set the rack about 6 inches from the heating element.
  2. Remove the papery husks from the tomatillos and rinse well.
  3. Cut the tomatillos in half and place cut side down on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  4. Add garlic cloves
  5. Place under a broiler for about 5-7 minutes to lightly blacken the skins of the tomatillos.
  6. Combine the cooked tomatillos and seasonings in blender or food processor and pulse until all ingredients are finely chopped and mixed.
  7. Season with salt to taste.
  8. Cool, then refrigerate.

Serve with chips or as a salsa accompaniment to Mexican dishes.