Makesabout 1 cup
                    
                
                
                    
                        
                            - Active time:10 min
 
                        
                            - Start to finish:10 min
 
                        
                    
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
    
      
          
          
          
              
              
              
          
          
          
          
          
              
              
              September 2007
            
          
          
      
  
                
                
            
            
            
                This all-raw salsa can be thrown together in just ten minutes. And because it's made with tomatillos rather than tomatoes, it's less sweet and more refreshing than the more familiar red salsa. (We also think it's more interesting for topping Mexican dishes such as huevos rancheros or for eating with tortilla chips.)
            
            
            
            
            
                
                    
                    
                    
                        
                            
                            
                            
                                
                                    
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                                            1/2
                                            lb
                                            small fresh tomatillos, husked and rinsed
                                            
                                        
 
                                    
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                                            1
                                            
                                            large garlic clove
                                            
                                        
 
                                    
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                                            1
                                            tablespoon
                                            chopped fresh serrano chile with seeds, or to taste
                                            
                                        
 
                                    
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                                            2
                                            tablespoons
                                            chopped cilantro 
                                            
                                        
 
                                    
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                                            2
                                            tablespoons
                                            water
                                            
                                        
 
                                    
                                
                            
                         
                    
                 
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
                
                    
                    
                    
                        
                            
                        
                    
                    Cooks’ note: Salsa can be made 4 hours ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature, about 1 hour, before using. Leftover salsa keeps 2 days.