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Tomatillo Salsa

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds tomatillo
  • 6-8 jalapeños or serranos I like it spicy
  • 1/3 white onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 teaspoons knorr chicken bouillon powder
  • 1/3 teaspoon oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • After you peel and wash the tomatillos, transfer them to a saucepan. Add the chile peppers, onion and garlic. Cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer to the blender. Add 1/2 cup of cooking water. Cover tightly and secure lid holding it down with a kitchen covering. Blend on high until smooth and strain through a wire mesh strainer. Set aside. Discard the water leftover in the saucepan and heat pan to medium. Add the oil and let heat for 2 minutes. Add the strained salsa, bouillon. oregano, salt and pepper to taste. When it comes to a boil, reduce and simmer for 10 minutes. Yields about 4 cups.