Van Damme accepted the role of Guile at the zenith of his action star career. 1994 saw both Time Cop and Street Fighter hit theaters and Van Damme had recently released Universal Solider and Hard Target the year before. Yes, it seems as if the '90s couldn't possibly get enough shots of Van Damme executing his trademark split.
Blanka and the case of force-fed exposition
1 1/2 pounds tomatillos, husks removed
1/2 medium yellow onion, peeled, cut into wedges
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 or 2 serrano chiles, cut in half, stems removed (depending on how hot you want it)
1 cup cilantro, leaves and stems
Salt to taste
Pickled Red Onions via Bon Appetit 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced