[CH] "Green" recipes
Jonathan T. Smillie (jsmillie@protix.com)
Fri, 01 May 1998 11:29:01 -0500
Since there seems to be something of a "green recipe" thread
running through the list at the moment, I thought I'd submit a favorite
of mine. This derives from the "Habanero Cookbook," by Dave DeWitt
and Nancy Gerlach, where it was introduced as a sauce for fish.
Avocado-Tomatillo Sauce
2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and chopped
4 medium-to-large tomatillos*, chopped
2 or more habaneros, minced (seeded or not as you prefer)
1 onion, minced
As many garlic cloves as you want, minced
2 tbsp lime juice, or to taste
Salt to taste
* If using fresh tomatillos, husk them, then boil about 10 min. or until
soft in unsalted water. Let cool and chop. If using canned tomatillos,
they can be chopped and added directly to the mix. I prefer the slightly
sharper taste of fresh ones if you can get them...
Combine avocados, chopped tomatillos, habaneros and garlic in a
food processor and mix well. Add lime juice and blend until desired
consistency is reached. Add salt, taste and adjust if necessary.
Depending on the ripeness of the avocados, the juiciness of the
tomatillos, and the amount of lime juice added, this sauce can vary
from chunky and pale green to quite runny and dark green. It's very
good on top of hearty fish like swordfish or tuna, and it's great with
chicken, but I've also made it alone as a dip for parties.
Jonathan
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