"Rich skirt steak begs for an assertive, acidic accompaniment. The tomatillo twofer showcases the fruit?s different personalities: In the cooked salsa, its flavor is round and lemony; in the salad, fresh lime juice sharpens the tomatillos? raw brightness...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 pasillas de Oaxaca (dried smoked chiles), wiped clean
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1 pound fresh tomatillos, husked and rinsed, then quartered
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1 cup packed cilantro sprigs
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2 garlic cloves
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1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
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1 teaspoon molasses (not blackstrap)
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/3 cup vegetable oil
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1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided
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3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 3/4 pounds skirt steak, halved
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1/2 pound fresh tomatillos, husked and rinsed
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1 cup cilantro leaves
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2 teaspoons finely chopped shallot
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2 teaspoons fresh lime juice