NINFA’S GREEN SAUCE

There's plenty of green in Ninfa's special sauce: green tomatoes, tomatillos, jalapenos and avocados.

3 medium-size green tomatoes, quartered

4 tomatillos, quartered

1-2 jalapeños, stemmed and coarsely chopped

3 small garlic cloves

3 medium avocados

4 sprigs cilantro

1 teaspoon salt

1½ cups sour cream

Tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions: Combine tomatoes, tomatillos, jalapeños and garlic in saucepan. Bring to a boil then simmer for 15 minutes. (You can add ¼ cup of water if you need the liquid.) Peel and remove the pit from the avocados. Set aside. Place tomato mixture, avocados, cilantro and salt in food processor. (You may have to do this in batches.) Process until smooth. Stir in the sour cream. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve in small bowls with chips. Makes 4-5 cups of sauce.

Note: Jalapeños can irritate skin and eyes; gloves are recommended.