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Green Chile Sauce
The best green chiles are grown in Hatch, New Mexico.
8 large green New Mexico chiles
2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped*
1 tablespoon vinegar
* The cilantro should be loosely packed.
Seed, peel and coarsely chop chiles. Combine ingredients and allow to macerate for 1/2 hour.
Yields enough sauce to serve 4 with chips or with a meal.