Green Tomatillo Salsa (salsa Verde)

Makes 1½ cups (6 servings)

• 10 tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed and quartered
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon hot sauce, plus more as needed
• ½ cup cilantro leaves

1. Place the tomatillos, onion, garlic, salt, and hot sauce in a blender. Process the ingredients until they are well combined, about 1 minute.

2. Add the cilantro and puree until the salsa is very smooth.

3. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

What Is a Tomatillo?

Sometimes called a Mexican green tomato, a tomatillo looks like a small green tomato with a papery covering or husk. It is in the same family as a tomato but has a distinctive tart flavor.