*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Salsa Con Tomatillos

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Mexican

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      Cans          tomatillos (10 oz. each)
     1/2  C.            oil or lard
   2                    fresh jalapeno chiles
                        chopped -- or 2 cans chopped
                        Ortega chiles for milder taste
     1/2  C.            onion -- chopped
   2      C.            cilantro -- chopped
   1                    garlic clove
   1      Tsp.          salt
   2                    tortillas
   1      Pinch         sugar

Drain juice from tomatillos. Fry tortillas lightly in
oil until they are crisp, but not dark. Combine tortillas into
juice of tomatillos and let them soften, then place in blender
and blend until smooth. Meanwhile, heat oil in saucepan; add
chiles and onion and cook until soft, but not brown. Add
cilantro and garlic which has been crushed in the salt. Cook 5
minutes. Add blended tortillas to sauce and cook 5 minutes.
Add 1 to 2 drops of green food coloring if desired. Serve over
enchiladas.


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