Ingredients
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2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
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1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
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1 small white onion, coarsely chopped
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2 -3 serrano peppers, stemmed and coarsely chopped (or jalapeno peppers)
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6 -8 medium tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed and cut into quarters (about 1/2 pound)
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12 -15 sprigs cilantro, finely chopped
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1 ripe Hass avocado
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender (or with mortar and pestle), process garlic and salt to a paste.
- In the processor or blender, place onion, jalapenos and tomatillos and pulse to make a slightly chunky mix. Remove to bowl.
- Halve and pit avocado and scoop out flesh. Chop finely and add to other ingredients. Add cilantro and mix well.
- Serve with tortilla chips or as a condiment for meat, fish, poultry, burritos or quesadillas.
- Makes about 2 cups.