Salsa verde
mexicanMexican sauce made with tomatillos, jalapeño peppers, garlic, onion, and fresh cilantro.
Main ingredients
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 onion(s)
- 4 jalapeño pepper(s)
- 5 clove(s) garlic
- 680 g tomatillo(s)
- 0.5 bunch cilantro
- 1 lime(s)
- salt
Instructions
Preparing the ingredients:
- 1Cut the onion into wedges.
- 2Peel and rinse the tomatillos.
- 3Place the onion, garlic, chilies, and tomatillos on a baking sheet.
- 4Broil in the oven for about 10 minutes until the vegetables are charred.
- 5Place the vegetables in a blender with the chopped cilantro.
- 6Blend for a few seconds until smooth.
- 7Pour the sauce into a bowl.
- 8Add the lime juice, then the salt, and mix.
- 9Chill until ready to use.
About this dish
Salsa verde is a cold sauce of Mexican origin, famous for its bright color and refreshing taste. It's mainly made of green tomatillos, small fruits that resemble green tomatoes but with a tangier taste and firmer texture. These tomatillos are often grilled or boiled to soften their acidity before being blended with ingredients like green chilies, fresh cilantro, onion, garlic, and lime juice. The result is a tangy, herbaceous sauce, with a touch of acidity and a slight bitterness. Salsa verde can be used as a dip for tortilla chips, a topping for tacos and enchiladas, or even as a marinade for meats. Its freshness and versatility make it a staple of Mexican cuisine, appreciated for adding a vibrant, spicy dimension to many dishes.
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