Chihuahua-Style Salsa Verde
The best American name for this vegetable would probably be “Mexican green tomato”, but they actually taste nothing like regular tomatoes, In fact, the tomatillo is not a tomato at all. The tomatillo has a tart, lemony flavor that is enhance when cooked (especially roasted) and is an excellent base for salsas. While salsa (salsa verde) is the most popular way to enjoy tomatillo, they can be used in other ways. Tomatillos contain high amounts of vitamin A&C. Tomatillos are our #2 sales item!
Ingredients:
12 tomatillos, husked and chopped
1 (7 oz) can of chopped jalapenos, drained
1/2 head lettuce, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/3 cup dried cilantro
3 Tbsp ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp butter
1/4 onion, chopped
1/4 cup chicken broth
Instructions:
Combine the tomatillos, jalapenos, lettuce, garlic, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Process until chopped to desired consistency.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onions in the melted butter until clarified, about 5 minutes. Pour the tomatillo mixture and the chicken broth into the sauce pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the salsa begins to thicken, about 20 minutes.
Serves 40.
From allrecipes.com