AVOCADO AND TOMATILLO SAUCE

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Salsa de Aquacate y Tomatillo, in "1,000 Mexican Recipes' by Marge Poore. Veracruz and Yucatan cuisine; spoon over poultry and fish.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Sauces

Time 50m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed
1 large ripe avocado, Haas variety
1/4 medium white onion, chopped
1 serrano chili, chopped with seeds
1 garlic clove, chopped
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, cook the tomatillos in water to cover until they turn pale green and are slightly soft, 5-6 minutes.
  • Drain and put them in a food processor.
  • Cut the avocado in half; remove seed; peel and add to the processor along with the remaining ingredients.
  • Process until smooth.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste; serve within 4 hours for best color.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.5, Fat 36.9, SaturatedFat 5.3, Sodium 1184.9, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 19.6, Sugar 8.9, Protein 6.9

Tariq Sarla
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Overall, I thought this sauce was very good. It had a nice flavor and it was easy to make.


Katherine Leeper
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This sauce is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious!


Samiur Pk
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I'm always looking for new and interesting sauces, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique and flavorful.


Akakpo Sena
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This sauce is a great way to use up leftover avocados.


Kuda Dzumbunu
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I was a little hesitant to try this sauce because I'm not a big fan of tomatillos, but I'm so glad I did. It's delicious!


James christian Oluebube
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This sauce is so versatile. I've used it on everything from tacos to pasta to salads.


Prince Sipon 01
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This sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I can't get enough of it!


Legend shahzad Khan
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I love the creamy texture of this sauce. It's so smooth and velvety.


Shari Hashibira
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I've made this sauce several times now and it's always a hit. It's one of my favorite recipes to make.


Samuel Idodo
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This sauce is perfect for summer. It's light and refreshing, and it goes great with grilled meats and vegetables.


utshav karki
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I made this sauce for my family and they loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!


Beldi Hacen
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I was really impressed with how flavorful this sauce was. I didn't expect it to be so good, but I was pleasantly surprised.


SK SABUL
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This sauce is so easy to make. I had it ready in less than 30 minutes.


andrew lindner
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I love the versatility of this sauce. I've used it on tacos, enchiladas, and even eggs. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Palli Nisar
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This sauce is absolutely delicious! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. The creamy avocado and tangy tomatillo flavors go perfectly together.