This is the salsa de tomatillo that I grew up with. It can be used as a sauce for grilled chicken, fish or shrimp, as the basis for green chilaquiles, and as a dipping sauce for chips. Delicioso!
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
10 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Place tomatillos in a nonreactive saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Simmer until tomatillos soften and begin to burst, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Drain tomatillos and place in a food processor or blender with onion, garlic, jalapeño peppers, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Blend to desired consistency.