Mama Magnificent Mild Salsa Verde from Dawn

Here is a recipe sent in by Dawn. She states that her mother is a wonderful cook and she learned lots of tricks from her. Enjoy!

Ingredients:        

1 small white onion

1-½ lb tomatillos (green leafy tomatoes)   

2 long mild dark green chilies         

1-2 bunches of cilantro

1-2 cloves garlic          

Salt to taste

Food processor                                

Skillet 9x12

Glass or plastic container

Directions: 

Peel tomatoes, onion and garlic. Wash the chilies, tomatoes and cilantro. Heat skillet and grill tomatoes and chilies. Turn often cooking on all sides. They will blacken as they grill. Cut onion into quarters. In food processor put ½ the tomatoes, one chili, ½ of a clove of garlic, ½ of 1 bunch of cilantro and, process until smooth. Pour mixture into a container. Repeat process with the remaining ingredients. Once processed add to the same container. Mix well and add salt to taste. Refrigerate for 4 hours or over night. Serve with chips, eggs, and potatoes as a marinade or dip.

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