SALSA VERDE FOR EMPANADAS

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Blanching the tomatillos takes away some of their bitterness. Use this salsa with our Empanadas with Spicy Pork.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Appetizers

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound tomatillos, husks removed
1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
5 jalapeno chile, diced
6 scallions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Add tomatillos to boiling water; cook 3 to 5 minutes, until just soft. Drain. Let cool; chop into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Toss in bowl with remaining ingredients.

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