Salsa Verde

Ingredients

• 2 pounds green tomatillos (husks removed and rinsed)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 serrano or jalapeño chiles (or more to taste)
• 1 cup cilantro (leaves and upper stems )
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped white onion
• 1 teaspoon kosher or coarse sea salt (or to taste)
• 2 tablespoons safflower or corn oil

Directions

1. Simmer the tomatillos, garlic, and chiles until soft and pale green.
2. Blend them with 1/2 cup cooking liquid, initially using only one chile.
3. Add cilantro, onion, and salt; blend smooth and adjust the heat.
4. Fry the salsa in hot oil for 6–8 minutes to concentrate it. Cool before serving or storing.