The tart green tomatillo that gives this salsa its hue—and its name—is, after the tomato, the most popular salsa ingredient in Mexico.
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 lb. fresh tomatillos
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
- 4 fresh serrano chiles, stemmed and chopped
- Salt
- 2 tbsp. minced white onion
- 2 tbsp. roughly chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Step 1
Remove papery husks from tomatillos, rinse, and quarter. Place in a blender or food processor with garlic, chiles, a pinch of salt, and 1⁄3 cup water. Pulse until finely chopped.
Step 2
Transfer to a bowl and stir in onions and cilantro. Season with salt.
- Remove papery husks from tomatillos, rinse, and quarter. Place in a blender or food processor with garlic, chiles, a pinch of salt, and 1⁄3 cup water. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Transfer to a bowl and stir in onions and cilantro. Season with salt.
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