Salsa Verde
- 2 large fresh Anaheim chilies*
- 1/2 pound tomatillos,** husked, rinsed, diced
- 1 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth
- 2 large green onions, chopped
- 1 large serrano chili, stemmed, seeded
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1/4 cup (firmly packed) fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (optional)
- Char Anaheim chilies directly over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides.
- Enclose in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes.
- Peel, seed, and chop chilies.
- Combine tomatillos, broth, green onions, serrano chili, and garlic in medium saucepan; bring to boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until mixture is reduced to 1 2/3 cups, stirring occasionally, about 18 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to blender.
- Add Anaheim chilies, cilantro, and cream.
- Puree until smooth.
- Season salsa with salt and pepper.
- Add lime juice, if desired.
- (Can be made 1 day ahead.
- Transfer to small bowl; cover and chill.
- Rewarm before serving.)
- *Also known as California chilies; available at Latin American markets and many supermarkets.
- **Green tomato-like vegetables with paper-thin husks; available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.
anaheim chilies, lowsalt, green onions, serrano chili, garlic, cilantro, whipping cream, lime juice
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/salsa-verde-107883 (may not work)