Step 1

Remove the papery husks from the tomatillos and rinse to remove the sticky residue.

Step 2

Quarter the onion.

Step 3

Add all of the ingredients except the cilantro and salt to a large pot and just cover with water.

Step 4

Bring the water and ingredients to a boil and then simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Blend the cooked ingredients and the cilantro with the cooking water until smooth. (About 30 seconds)

Step 6

Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in the pot.

Step 7

Pour the blended salsa back into the pot with the hot cooking oil.

Step 8

Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 9

Add the salt and adjust if necessary.