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Tomatillo Salsa

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Tomatillo SalsaRomulo Yanes

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    45 min

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

1

pound fresh tomatillos, husked, rinsed, and quartered

1

fresh serrano chile, seeded and chopped

1

/2 large white onion, cut into 4 wedges

2

garlic cloves, chopped

1

/2 cup water

1

/2 cup chopped cilantro

1

tablespoon fresh lime juice

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Preparation

  1. Coarsely purée tomatillos, chile, onion, garlic, water, and 1 teaspoon salt in a blender. Transfer to a large heavy skillet and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool to room temperature, then stir in cilantro, lime juice, and salt to taste.