Legally Eating

As promised, I ventured out to replicate my favorite little pale green dip from Las Ranas in LA. I stopped by Fiesta, of course, got some tomatillos, some more garlic, cilantro, citrus, onions, peppers, and avocados, for a grand total of something like $0.75. Maybe not, but mercy, that place is cheap. And fabulous.

Not really having a clue what to do, I just started throwing things in the food processor until I was satisfied. Let’s just say.. it certainly wasn’t an exact replica of what they serve at Las Ranas, but it. is. good. Really good. Good to the point where I kept eating and eating it, knowing full well I should save my appetite cause it’s 2 for 1 burger night at Cover 3 whaaaat!

Did you know it’s legally required to drink Lone Star while cooking in Texas? (I make a mess):

In any case, it’s creamy and a little tangy, garlicky and rich, but not heavy. Besides that, it’s ridiculously simple to make. If you’ve got a food processor and a knife, you’re good to go. I foresee myself chowing down on this and my salsa roja around say.. midnight tonight? Healthy eating habits? Yes?

Avo Tom’o Salso (Rhyming is for cool kids [That's the full name of this recipe: Avo Tom'o Salsa (Rhyming is for cool kids)])
Ingredients:
2 avocados, pits removed
2 medium sized tomatillos, quartered
1/2 cup water
juice of one lime
juice of one lemon
7 cloves garlic
1 medium white onion, roughly chopped
1 jalapeño, quartered
about 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
salt

Directions:
Brace yourself; this is complicated. Throw everything in a food processor and blend until really smooth. Salt to taste.

Makes about three cups.