Salsa Verde

Salsa Verde

A bright and tangy Mexican green sauce made with fresh tomatillos, cilantro, and jalapeños, perfect for dipping or topping.

⏱ 15 min total🔪 7 min prep🔥 7 min cookEasyServes 4Mexican

Ingredients

  • •1 lb fresh tomatillos, husked and rinsed
  • •2-3 jalapeño peppers
  • •1/2 white onion, roughly chopped
  • •1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • •2 garlic cloves
  • •1 lime, juiced
  • •1/2 teaspoon salt
  • •1/4 teaspoon cumin

Directions

  1. 1Boil tomatillos and jalapeños in a pot of water for 5-7 minutes until soft, then drain.
  2. 2Transfer tomatillos and jalapeños to a blender with onion, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, salt, and cumin.
  3. 3Blend until smooth or to your desired consistency.
  4. 4Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, then serve warm or chilled.

💡 Tomatillos for salsa verde should be cooked only until softened and bright; overcooking dulls their fresh acidity and colour.

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