Chile-Lime Sauce (Chile-Limón)

• Recipe by Zarela Martinez

Ingredients

1. 1/2 pound tomatillos, husks removed
2. Salt
3. 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
4. 1/2 small onion, coarsely chopped
5. 1/4 cup water
6. 4 jalapeños, seeded and coarsely chopped
7. 4 cilantro sprigs
8. 3 garlic cloves

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, sprinkle the tomatillos with a pinch of salt. Cover with water, bring to a boil and cook just until the tomatillos change color, about 5 minutes. Drain and let cool. Transfer the tomatillos to a blender, add the remaining ingredients and puree.

Make Ahead

The sauce can be refrigerated overnight.