Green Chili Sauce

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   Remove the husk of the tomatillos (*) and wash them.

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   They tend to have a sticky outer surface.

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   Put the tomatillos, jalapenos, garlic clove and onion into a medium sized pot.

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   Fill the pot with water (just enough to cover the ingredients).

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   Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer.

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   Let the mixture simmer for 20 minutes, then use a slotted spoon to remove the ingredients from the water and place them in a blender.

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   Dont discard the water yetyou may need it.

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   At this time, add salt, cumin and the cilantro into the blender then puree until smooth.

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   If needed to reach a smooth consistency, you can add some of the cooking liquid from the pot.

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    Add more salt to taste.

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    This is a great sauce for chilaquiles or poured over taquitos de pollo.

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    See my TastyKitchen recipe box for my Taquitos de Pollo recipe.

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    * Note: When picking tomatillos, lift the husk off to see what they look like.

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    They should be a nice light green color the darker, greener ones are more bitter therefore the sauce will be too tangy.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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