chihuahua-style salsa verde

ingredients

• servings: 5
• 12 tomatillos, husked and chopped
• 1 (7 ounce) can chopped jalapenos, drained
• 1/2 head lettuce, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/3 cup dried cilantro
• 3 tablespoons ground cumin
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup chicken broth

recipe

preparation time: 20 mins cook time: 25 mins ready time: 45 mins


• 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.