Green Tomatillo Sauce

From the Los Barrios Family Cookbook. A wonderful sauce for enchiladas verdes.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 2 cups sauce

Ingredients

• 1  lb  tomatillo
• 2  cloves garlic
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 yellow onion, finely chopped
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Soak the tomatillos in a bowl of cold water to loosen the husks.
2. Drain and peel off the husks.
3. Place the tomatillos and garlic in a saucepan with enough water to cover.
4. Bring to a boil and cook until the tomatillos are soft, about 10 minutes.
5. Transfer the garlic and tomatillos to a blender and puree.
6. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
7. Add the pureed tomatillos and the onion and season to taste with salt and pepper.
8. Bring to a simmer, and simmer about 10 minutes.