posted by breezy 5050 09-25-100 8:22 AM
Salsa Verde (Green Salsa)
1 lb. fresh tomatillos (aprox 12)*
1 garlic clove
2 jalapeno peppers
1/4 cup onion
10 sprigs of cilantro
1 tsp. salt
small amount of water
Remove paper husk from tomatillos and place in a sauce pan covered with cold water. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and drain. Place jalapenos, garlic, cilantro and onion in food processor or blender. Mince fine, add tomatillos, and about a tbsp. of water and puree.
Pour into bowl and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight right before serving stir in 1 tsp. salt. Great with the
carnitas recipe, grilled chicken, or tortilla chips.
* tomatillos look like small green tomatoes covered with a papery husk