Best Authentic Salsa Verde Recipes

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AUTHENTIC SALSA VERDE



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This comes from my husband who is from Mexico and we love it!! We eat it with everything. Really easy to make!! Hope you enjoy it!!

Provided by kp445660

Categories     Mexican

Time 10m

Yield 4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 tomatillos
8 -10 serrano chilies (jalapeno can use as well for a milder taste)
salt
cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Remove husk from tomatillos and rinse well.
  • Remove top stem (may also remove seeds for a milder taste or leave them whole like i do) and rinse.
  • Place ingredients in pot and cover with water.
  • Bring to a boil for about 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove from boil and place tomatillos and chiles in a blender (DONT add WATER theres enough water to absorbs to tomatillos during the cooking process).
  • Blend until smooth, for a couple min or until desired texture occurs.
  • Pour into a container add a little salt and and chopped cilantro if desired!
  • May enjoy right away or may be placed in fridge for a couple hours to cool down!
  • Eat with tacos, enchilads, eggs, tortillas, chips, etc -- .

AUTHENTIC SALSA VERDE AND GUACAMOLE RECIPE



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This recipe was given to me by someone who grew up in Mexico City. It's so easy and fresh. Not to mention much cheaper than its Americanized bottled counterpart at the grocery store.

Provided by Family Favorites

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 tomatillos, fresh
1/2 onion
2 serrano or jalepeno peppers (...adjust to your liking)
2 clove garlic
salt and pepper to taste
FOR GUACAMOLE ADD:
2 avocados

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor, pulsing to desired consistency.
  • 2. For Guacamole: Add two avocados for authentic Mexican Guacamole... no tomatoes!

AUTHENTIC SALSA VERDE (SERVED HOT)



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The recipe was given to us by a co-worker of our son. I could just sit and eat the sauce it's so good! It makes a very thick sauce, but you can thin it to your liking. it's not as hot as you think it is (considering the base is jalapeno)

Provided by CHRISSYG

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb jalapeno (stemmed and seeded)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (packed)
1 tablespoon garlic
2 medium onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil (or lard, if you wish for TRULY authentic recipe)
3 corn tortillas
water

Steps:

  • In a medium sized saucepan, sweat out jalapenos, garlic and onion, until soft.
  • Add cilantro, cook until it is wilted.
  • Add just enough water to cover everything, and simmer about 5 minutes.
  • In the meantime, cut the tortillas into small pieces.
  • Add the tortilla pieces to the simmering mixture, and allow them to simmer another 2-3 minutes.
  • Transfer to food processor, or blender (be very careful, it's hot) and blend until puree'd. (a stick blender works best, to do this rignt in the pot).
  • Serve hot.

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