Name: Tomatillo Salsa for Birria
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8-10 tomatillos, washed and dried; 5 serrano chiles; 2 chile de árbol; 1 red tomato; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro; salt, to taste; water, for boiling

1

Place the tomatillos in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil.

2

Boil for 15-20 minutes, or until the tomatillos soften, change color from bright green to olive green, and their skins begin to crack.

3

While the tomatillos are boiling, place the red tomato, serrano chiles, and optional chile de árbol on a foil-lined comal or pan over medium-high heat.

4

Char the tomato and chiles on all sides until they have blackened spots.

5

Place the fresh cilantro and the charred tomato and chiles into a blender jar.

6

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the boiled tomatillos from the pot directly into the blender jar.

7

Season with salt to your preference.

8

Secure the lid and blend until the salsa reaches your desired consistency. Do not add any extra water.

9

Pour into serving bowls and enjoy with birria or chips.