Bricklayer's salsa (salsa de albaniles)

 
                  BRICKLAYER'S SALSA (SALSA DE ALBANILES)
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Relishes                         Sauces
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1       md           Onion, peeled and quartered
    2       sm           Garlic cloves, peeled
    1 1/2   ts           Salt or to taste
    1       c            Cilantro, minced
                         4 to 6 fresh serranos
                         - chilies   -ÿÿ
                         2 or 3 jalapenos, stemmed
                         - and roasted whole
    1 1/2   c            Tomatillos, husked, roasted
                         - or broiled in water
                         1/3 to 1/2 cup water
            pn           Sugar
    1       t            Salt or to taste
    8                    Sprigs fresh cilantro,
                         - chopped
      3/4   c            White onion, peeled and
                         - minced
 
   Add onion, garlic and salt to a mortar or food
   processor. If using a mortar, grind well.  If using a
   processor, pulse once very quickly. It is very
   important not to overporcess or the texture of the
   salsa will suffer. Add minced cilantro and pulse
   again, very quickly. Add chilies, tomatillos and water
   and pulse again. Season to taste. Garnish with chopped
   cilantro and onion.  To prepare without a mortar or
   processor, mince all ingredients extremely finely and
   combine.
  
 
 
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