Name: Raw Tomatillo Salsa
Yield: Makes 1 cup
Ingredients: 4 large tomatillos, papery husks removed; 2 tablespoons diced white onion; 1 serrano chile, stemmed; 8 sprigs cilantro, stemmed; 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Editor's note: Use this salsa to make Deborah Schneider's Tacos of Carnitas Roasted with Orange, Milk, and Pepper .

Tomatillos look like small green tomatoes in sticky, papery husks. In fact, they are relatives of the tomato and are a type of ground cherry. They are native to Central America. Fresh-tasting and excitingly tart, this chunky salsa is great on grilled meat, tostadas, or seafood. It can be made in less than a minute and should be used immediately.

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