Chile-Lime Sauce (Chile-Limón)

Ingredients

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

Steps

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.