Salsa Verde

A Mexican sauce.

• Yields: 2 cups.

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) tomatillos, husks removed.
• 1 clove garlic.
• 2 jalapeño or serrano chiles.
• ½ cup (26g) chopped onion.
• 3 Tbsp (40ml) oil.
• Cilantro.

Instructions

1. Place tomatillos, garlic, and chilies in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Simmer until tomatillos turn pale green, about 10 minutes.
2. Transfer tomatillos, garlic, and chilies into a blender or food processor. Add the onion and cilantro. Puree until smooth, then salt to taste, usually a teaspoon (6g) will suffice.
3. Heat oil in a medium saucepan until hot but not smoking. Pour puree into the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened somewhat, about 6-8 minutes.

Contribution

• Nathan.

Recipe tags: mexican sauce