Tomatillo Salsa (Salsa Verde)

Tomatillo Salsa (Salsa Verde)

Roasted serranos give this salsa verde a little smoky depth beneath the sharp tomatillo tang. Cilantro added at the end stays fresh and leaves the sauce with a little texture.

Butter Club Notes

A good green salsa earns a place in the refrigerator because it works on so much more than chips. Softened tomatillos give it a bright, rounded base, roasted serranos bring heat, and fresh cilantro wakes it up at the end. I like a little herb texture left in the spoon. Put it over chilaquiles, eggs, grilled chicken, or a taco that needs some life. One batch can take a few meals in a much better direction.

How to Make Authentic Tomatillo Salsa

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Tomatillo Salsa (Salsa Verde): Cook the Tomatillos
01

Cook the Tomatillos:

Boil the tomatillos until softened.

Tomatillo Salsa (Salsa Verde): Roast the Peppers
02

Roast the Peppers:

Roast the serrano peppers until lightly charred.

Tomatillo Salsa (Salsa Verde): Blend the Base
03

Blend the Base:

Blend the tomatillos, peppers, garlic, half the cilantro, and seasonings.

Tomatillo Salsa (Salsa Verde): Add Fresh Cilantro
04

Add Fresh Cilantro:

Stir in the remaining chopped cilantro.

05

Adjust and Serve:

Thin with cooking liquid if needed and adjust the salt.

Tomatillo Salsa (Salsa Verde)

Tomatillo Salsa (Salsa Verde)

Roasted serranos give this salsa verde a little smoky depth beneath the sharp tomatillo tang. Cilantro added at the end stays fresh and leaves the sauce with a little texture.

By Alex Stone

Prep10 minCook20 minTotal30 MINUTESDifficultyEasy
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Ingredients

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Instructions

Instructions

  1. 2 pounds tomatillos, water
  2. 2 to 3 serrano peppers
  3. 2 pounds tomatillos, 2 to 3 serrano peppers, 2 cloves garlic, 1 cup cilantro, 1 tsp salt
  4. 1 cup cilantro
  5. reserved cooking liquid

Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)

Per 2 tablespoons

Calories
18
Carbohydrates
4 g
Protein
1 g
Fat
0 g
Saturated Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated Fat
0 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
78 mg
Potassium
112 mg
Fiber
1 g
Total Sugars
2 g
Vitamin A
210 IU
Vitamin C
8 mg
Calcium
8 mg
Iron
0.3 mg

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