Quick-Cooked Tomatillo-Chile Sauce

* Exported from MasterCook *

Quick-Cooked Tomatillo-Chile Sauce

Recipe By : Eating Well, 1990
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:20
Categories : Chili

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound fresh tomatillos -- (11 medium), husked
-- and washed
3 fresh serrano peppers -- stemmed
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro -- chopped
1 small onion -- chopped
1 large clov garlic -- peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 cups low sodium chicken broth -- defatted
salt -- to taste

Have the measure of broth ready.

Cook fresh serrano or jalapeno peppers in boiling salted water until tender -
about 5 minutes. (NOTE - If using fresh tomatillos, cook them with chiles.)

Place tomatillos and chiles in a blender or food processor, along with
cilantro, onion, and garlic. Stir. Process until smooth, but retain a little
texture.

Heat oil in a medium-large non-stick skillet set over medium-high heat. When
oil is hot enough to make a drop of the puree sizzle.

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