Tomatillo Sauce
Tomatillos—also known as “Mexican husk tomatoes”—are bright and somewhat acidic. Cilantro complements their flavor profile really well.
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Yield: 1½ cups
Enjoy this sauce with baked corn tortilla chips, or as a dressing to go with your favorite rice–and–bean bowl or burrito.
Reprinted from The China Study Cookbook (BenBellaBooks, 2018).
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups husked, chopped tomatillos
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- ½ jalapeño, chopped
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 Tbsp minced onion
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- 1. In a small saucepan, combine tomatillos, lime juice, and jalapeño. Cook over medium heat until soft, 5–6 minutes.
- 2. Transfer tomatillo mixture to a food processor and add cilantro, garlic, and onion. Process until smooth
- 3. Season with salt.
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