Salsa de chile verde (green chile sauce)

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4Mild New Mexico green chiles, peeled -or-
1can(4 oz) green chiles
1largeTomato, peeled, seeded, chopped -or-
5Tomatillos, chopped
Chopped cilantro, if desired
¼cupWhite onion, chopped
1Clove garlic, crushed
1Or more serrano or jalepeno peppers, seeded and chopped
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
1pinchSugar
3tablespoonsSalad oil

Directions

Simmer the fresh green chiles in boiling water for five minutes; remove stem and seeds. Place in blender with tomato, onion, garlic, parsley (or cilantro), salt and pepper to taste, and sugar. Blend for 2 or 3 seconds.

Heat oil in a skillet and cook the mixture, stirring constantly, for 2 or 3 minutes. Makes about 1-½ cups. Posted to CHILE-HEADS DIGEST V3 #295 by Judy Howle <howle@...> on Apr 15, 1997