Mexican Salsa Verde (Tomatillo Sauce)

3g protein · 30 min · 74 kcal

Mexican Salsa Verde (Tomatillo Sauce)

The Salsa Verde recipe is a delicious Mexican green sauce prepared with tomatillo, green chilies, and cilantro, it has a bright green color and a slightly acidic, herb-ish flavor.

30 min6 servings74 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2.2 lb tomatillo (husks removed)
  • 1/2 lb serrano peppers (or any green hot chilli pepper)
  • 1 cup onions (cut in chunks)
  • 1 bunch of cilantro
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • salt (to taste)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place tomatillos and chilies in a pot, cover them with water and cook them until they are completely tender (about 10 minutes).

  2. 2

    Remove from the water and let everything cool down for about 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Place garlic in a blender, add half the cilantro (including the stems), half the chilies, and a pinch of salt.

  4. 4

    Pour one cup of water and blend on high speed for half a minute.

  5. 5

    Add the other half of the cilantro, onion, tomatillos and cooked chilies and blend until you get the desired consistency for your sauce.

  6. 6

    Adjust salt to taste, and transfer the salsa to a bowl or jar and enjoy.

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