Tomatillos are available in Latin market -- they look like small green tomatoes with a thin leathery husk on the outside. Peel off the husk before using these tasty, tart little vegetables. This salsa has very little heat on its own, so feel free to add hot chiles or hot sauce to this recipe if you want to spice things up. Use this salsa to cook with, to dip chips or for making tamales.

USE THIS SALSA IN TAMALES!
I like to use this salsa when making pork, chicken or tofu tamales. See the related features links below to check out the FabulousFoods.com Tamale Making Tutorial for recipes and photo instructions for making this fabulous, festive food. Even if you're new to making tamales, you're sure to achieve spectacular results.

Makes About 6 Cups

Put tomatillos, onion, garlic and green chiles (along with liquid from the can) in a saucepan. Add enough water just to cover. Bring water to a boil, then decrease heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Cool slightly. Strain, reserving the liquid.

Transfer tomatillo mixture to a blender or food processor and puree, adding just enough liquid to give it a thick, smooth consistency. Season with salt and pepper and let cool. After cooling, mix in chopped fresh cilantro.