Fresh Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Salsa Fresca de Tomatillo

If you like your salsa hot and sharp, you will enjoy this recipe for a fresh tomatillo salsa verde. Uncooked tomatillos are quite acidic and when you add 4 serrano chiles, seeds and all, your salsa is gonna pack some punch. The flavor stands up well to grilled beef. Try it with some killer carne asada. Provecho!

How to Prepare

Since this is an uncooked salsa, you will only need a few minutes to prepare it. Start by removing the papery husks from the tomatillos. Then rinse the tomatillos under running water to remove the sticky film.

Finely chop the onion and cilantro. You can use the stems of the cilantro.

Blend the tomatillos, serrano chiles, garlic, water, and salt until smooth. Pour the blended tomatillos into a serving bowl. Add the chopped onion and cilantro and stir. Add more salt if needed.

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Fresh Tomatillo Salsa Verde Recipe

Prep 10 mins

Total 10 mins

Author Andrés Carnalla

Yield 2 cups

If you like your salsa hot and sharp, you will enjoy this recipe for a fresh tomatillo salsa verde (green sauce). It is a very easy to make uncooked salsa. The uncooked tomatillos are quite acidic and when you add 4 serrano chiles, seeds and all, your salsa is gonna pack some punch. The flavor stands up well to grilled beef. We love this salsa with carne asada. It's also a great salsa for grilled chicken.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. tomatillos
• 4 serrano chiles
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup cilantro
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 white onion
• 1 tsp salt + to taste

Instructions

1. Finely chop the onion and cilantro.
2. Blend the tomatillos, serrano chiles, garlic, water, and salt until smooth.
3. Pour the blended tomatillos into a serving bowl. Add the chopped onion and cilantro and stir. 
4. Adjust the salt as needed.

Notes

Prefer a milder salsa?

This is a very hot salsa. Use 2 serrano chiles or even 1 instead of 4 if you prefer a milder salsa.

Let the Salsa Rest

If you have the time allow the salsa to rest for 30 minutes so that the flavors meld.

Courses Salsa

Cuisine Mexican

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1/4 cup

Amount Per Serving
Calories 28
% Daily Value
Total Fat 1 g		2%
Sodium 288 mg		12%
Total Carbohydrates 6 g		2%
	Sugars 3 g
Protein 1 g		2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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