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Perfect Salsa Verde (Mexican Green Sauce)
A perfectly simple recipe for a perfectly simple Mexican Green Sauce. Learn how to make Salsa Verde in 30 minutes or less.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 500 grams of tomatillos fresh or canned
- 1 medium to large white onion cut into chunks
- 1-2 Jalapeño chilies seeds removed.
- 1-2 garlic cloves grated or very finely chopped (optional)
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1 large lime
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
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Add onion and Jalapeño to a food processor and pulse till roughly chopped.
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Add tomatillos and blitz till a reasonably smooth salsa forms.
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Transfer to a bowl and stir in the chopped leaves of one bunch of cilantro along with the salt and the juice of one lime.
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For best results, cover and refrigerate for at least 30-60 minutes to allow the flavors to properly mingle.
Recipe Notes
Even relatively mild chilies like Jalapeños come in different shapes and sizes. Some are indeed mild, others surprisingly hot. Unless you grow your own hot peppers, always give them a taste before using. That way you can easily adjust the heat level. I actually prefer my Salsa Verde on the mellow side, so I use 1 or maybe 2 mild Jalapeños. You can step up the game as you see fit or even use hotter varieties like Serrano for an extra punch.