1 pound tomatillos, husks removed, chopped or substitute one 11-ounce can of tomatillos, drained
1/2 cup diced white onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 serrano chiles, stems and seeds removed, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Sugar to taste
Salt to taste
Combine the tomatillos, onion, garlic, and chiles in a small, heavy saucepan and heat over medium heat until the tomatillos start to soften. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for a couple of minutes until the tomatillos are soft, but still colorful. Adjust the seasonings.
Put the mixture in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
Pour the sauce into a bowl, stir in the cilantro and serve.
Yield: 2 to 2 1/2 cups
Heat Scale: Medium
great with fish tacos
Recipe Contributed by
Rubios via Mary Ann Laun