Salsa verde is a versatile Mexican salsa. Use it as a topping for tacos, tostadas, flautas, as a dip, or to make chilaquiles.
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Mexican Salsa Verde
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 tomatillos
- 3 jalapenos o chiles serrano
- 1/4 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ bunch cilantro
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp Mexican oregano
- kosher salt to taste
- 2 tbsp lime juice optional
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Wash and pat dry your tomatillos, jalapenos, onion, and cilantro.
- Add oil to the frying pan and heat over medium-high heat.
- Add the tomatillos, jalapenos, and onion to the frying pan and saute for about 5-6 minutes. Add garlic and continue to saute until golden brown and tomatoes are soft.6 tomatillos, 3 jalapenos o chiles serrano, 1/4 onion, 2 garlic cloves
- Remove the sauteed vegetables from the heat and transfer to a blender.
- Add cumin, Mexican oregano, salt to taste, and lime juice; blend for 1 minute.½ tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp Mexican oregano, kosher salt to taste, 2 tbsp lime juice, ½ bunch cilantro
- Add water and continue blending until you obtain the desired consistency. Enjoy!½ cup water
Video
@roni.tapia.gonzalez Mexican Salsa Verde Recipe | Easy sauté salsa verde that's versitile and can be used for tacos, tostadas, flautas, as a dip or as an add on to your favorite Mexican dish. Remember there are several methods to cooking this salsa. I am showing you my favorite way of making this salsa. This recipe yields about 2 1/2 – 3 cups of salsa. Ingredients • 6 Tomatillos • 3 Jalapeños or Serrano • 1/4 Onion • 2 Garlic Cloves • 1/2 Bunch Cilantro • 1/2 Tsp Ground Cumin • 1 Tsp Mexican Oregan • Kosher Salt to Taste • 2 tbs Lime Juice • 1/2 Cup Water #salsas #salsaverde #recetasfaciles #recetastiktok #foodie #mexicanfood #homemadesalsa #ronigonzalez #tacos ♬ Malaguena Salerosa – Ferhat Livaneli
Nutrition
Serving: 94gCalories: 9kcalCarbohydrates: 2gSodium: 195mgSugar: 1g
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