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Tomatillo Salsa
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This smooth, versatile salsa packs a subtle punch from serrano chilies. Pumpkin seeds contribute richness and body, you can heat the salsa and gently simmer it with shrimp, scallops or pieces of fish for a stewlike result.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds tomatillos, husks removed, quartered
- 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut in chunks
- 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
- 4 green onions, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds or toasted pine nuts1-2 serrano chilies, cored, seeded and chopped
- Pinch ground cumin
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cooking Instructions:
In a food processor or blender, puree the tomatillos with the bell pepper, cilantro, green onions, pumpkin seeds and chiles until smooth. If using a blender, you will need to puree the ingredients in 2 or 3 batches. Pour the salsa into a bowl and stir in the cumin with salt and pepper to taste.
Makes about 3 cups; 8 servings
