- 2 medium cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and deribbed
- ½ pound tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed well, cored and coarsely chopped
- 2 scallions, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Place the garlic and jalapeño in a food processor and chop very fine. Add the tomatillos and scallions and process until finely chopped but not puréed.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in 1/3 cup water and the remaining ingredients.
- Allow to stand for about 30 minutes, then adjust the seasoning and serve.