Salsa Verde (Green Salsa)

Ingredients:

1 qt water
7 cloves whole garlic -- peeled
salt
3 tbsp onion -- coarsely chopped
12 tomatillos -- husked
4 to 8 chilies serranos
3/4 c. cilantro leaved, with a bit of stem

Preparation:

Bring water to boil in saucepan.

Add tomatillos, 4 garlic cloves, desired chilies and onion.

Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes.

Remove from heat, drain and cool.

Reserve a little cooking water.

Puree remaining 3 cloves garlic in blender or food processor.

Season to taste with salt.

Add cilantro and blend.

Add tomatillo mixture and a little cooking water to make slightly thick sauce.