Tomatillo, Dried Chili, and Cilantro Sauce

This easy-to-make sauce is one of those special creations that become complex and mysterious, that taste greater than the sum of their parts—although its parts are certainly nothing less than wonderful.

Combine the dark, aromatic blend with browned, cut-up chicken, pork, lamb, or beef, or with large fish fillets or salt cod, then braise gently.