Salsa Verde

Salsa Verde

A bright, tangy green sauce that goes on everything — tacos, eggs, grilled fish, roasted vegetables.

Time: 20 minutes  ·  Yield: About 350 ml (1½ cups)

Ingredients

  • 450 g (1 lb) tomatillos, husked and rinsed
  • 1-2 serrano or jalapeño peppers (seeded for less heat)
  • ½ medium white onion, quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic, unpeeled
  • 30 g (1 cup) fresh cilantro (stems and leaves)
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt

Method

  1. Place the tomatillos, peppers, onion quarters, and garlic on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil on high for 5-7 minutes until charred on top. Flip and broil 3-5 minutes more. (Alternatively, dry-roast in a hot skillet.)
  2. Peel the garlic cloves. Transfer everything — including any juices on the baking sheet — to a blender or food processor.
  3. Add the cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Pulse until you reach your desired texture (chunky or smooth).
  4. Taste and adjust lime, salt, and heat.
  5. *Storage:** Refrigerator for 1 week. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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