Raw Tomatillo Salsa

Raw Tomatillo Salsa

Ingredients:
1 pound (around 20) tomatillos, husked and washed
4 serrano chilies, seeded and roughly chopped
1 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves and stems
1 large clove garlic, peeled and roughly chopped

Directions:
Salt, to taste
1. Put the tomatillos in a small pan, just barely cover them with water, and bring to a
simmer. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until they are softened. Drain, but reserve 1⁄
2
cup of the cooking water.
2. Combine 1⁄ cup of the cooking water, chilies, cilantro, and garlic in a blender.
2
Blend until almost smooth.
3. Add the cooked tomatillos in small batches, blending briefly after each one. The
sauce should be chunky and rough.
4. Transfer to a bowl and add salt.
Smoky Chipotle Salsa
Chipotles add a surprise smoky flavor to this salsa, which also has plenty
of sweetness from roasted tomatoes. Serve this as a table salsa with chips
for a nice change of pace.
Yields about 2 cups