tangy tomatillo sauce

29 Palms, CA
Updated on Oct 26, 2010

Recipe from Chef Rick Bayless. So yummy and versatile. I have used this sauce as a dip with tortilla chips and also for green chicken enchiladas and green burritos. It's even yummy on scrambled eggs and in breakfast burritos too. If you want it spicy add some red pepper flakes before blending. Enjoy! :)

prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min
method ---
yield 3 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh tomatillos, husked and washed or 2 (13 ounce) cans tomatillos, drained
  • 3 - serrano chiles, stemmed
  • 6 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cups broth (chicken, beef, or vegetable it's your choice)
  • - salt, to taste
  • 1/4-1/2 - lime

How To Make tangy tomatillo sauce

  • Step 1
    In a medium saucepan add fresh tomatillos, chiles, and enough water to just cover.Lightly salt.
  • Step 2
    Cook for 15 minutes and drain.
  • Step 3
    For canned tomatillos, just drain.
  • Step 4
    Place tomatillos, cilantro, onion and garlic in a blender or food processor.
  • Step 5
    Process to almost smooth-leave a little texture.
  • Step 6
    In a large saucepan heat the oil over medium high heat.When oil is hot add all the sauce at once, stirring constantly until darkened-about 5 minutes
  • Step 7
    Add the broth, return to a boil and reduce heat to medium and simmer until thickened, around 10 minutes.
  • Step 8
    Remove from heat, squeeze in fresh lime juice, stir again, taste and add salt if needed.

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