Tomato-Avacado Salsa

Makes 2 cups
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
Salt
1/2 pound tomatillos, husked and coarsely chopped
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
2 serrano or 3 jalapeņo chiles, coarsely chopped
6 cilantro sprigs, coarsely chopped
1 ripe Hass avocado, halved and pitted

In a mortar or a food processor, pound or pulse the garlic with 1 teaspoon of salt until a paste forms. Add the tomatillos, onion, chiles and cilantro and pound or pulse until a slightly chunky puree forms. Add the avocado and pound or pulse until smooth. Season the salsa with salt and serve right away