Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa (Salsa Verde Cruda)

• Recipe by Zarela Martinez

Ingredients

1. 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2. Salt
3. 1/2 pound tomatillos, husked and coarsely chopped
4. 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
5. 2 serrano or 3 jalapeño chiles, coarsely chopped
6. 6 cilantro sprigs, coarsely chopped
7. 1 ripe Hass avocado, halved and pitted

Directions

1. In a mortar or a food processor, pound or pulse the garlic with 1 teaspoon of salt until a paste forms. Add the tomatillos, onion, chiles and cilantro and pound or pulse until a slightly chunky puree forms. Add the avocado and pound or pulse until smooth. Season the salsa with salt and serve right away.