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.
Fresh Tomatillo Salsa Verde Recipe
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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
- Finely chop the onion and 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.
- 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.
Donald Jordan says
September 14, 2018 at 5:11 amSalsa was too thin,had to cook a long time,uncovered,to th thicken!