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Salsa Verde

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  • Servings: 5
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 15m
  • The following recipe serves 5 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 6 tomatillos (tomates verdes), husked and washed, about 2 cups
  • 3 tablespoons onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2-3 serrano chilies (if using jalapeno peppers use 1)
  • Salt, to taste
  • 3 cups water (approximately)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the chiles and tomatillos, simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes.

  • Step 2: Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the liquid.

  • Step 3: In a blender, puree the chiles, tomitillos, garlic and chopped onion, then add the reserved liquid, if needed, to get a saucier texture.

  • Step 4: Transfer to a bowl, add salt to taste.

  • Step 5: This sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and can also be frozen.


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