Tomatillo Sauce
Servings
1.5cups
Servings
1.5cups
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Remove husks and wash tomatillos.
  2. On large baking sheet, roast tomatillos and jalapeno under very hot broiler 5 minutes.
  3. They will blacken in spots.
  4. Flip and roast additional 5 minutes.
  5. Cool slightly before transferring to food processor or blender with all the juices.
  6. Add garlic and process until smooth.
  7. Heat oil in saucepan until very hot.
  8. Add puree all at once and stir until thicker and darker, about 5 minutes.
  9. Add 2 cups broth and simmer over medium heat until thick enough to coat spoon heavily, about 10 minutes.
  10. Season with salt to taste.
Recipe Notes

Optional: Replace peppers with dried red chipotle (moritas) with stems removed.  Toast chipotle, stirring until aromatic.  Place in small bowl and cover with hot tap water.  Soak 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Drain and add to tomatillos.