Mexican Salsa Verde
 
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Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 4 half-pints
Ingredients
  • 10 tomatillos, husks removed
  • 1 small white onion, quartered
  • 1 jalapeno or 2 serrano peppers
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • ¼ cup packed cilantro leaves and stems
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, optional
Instructions
  1. Place the tomatillos and onion in a medium pot, cover with water, and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, until the tomatillos are softened.
  2. Drain, reserving a ¼ cup of cooking water and place in a blender, Add the reserved water, hot peppers, garlic, cilantro, and salt. Puree to a smooth consistency.
  3. Place the oil in the pot and add the puree. Cook over medium heat for 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until all of the oil is combined.
  4. Taste and adjust salt. Add lime juice for a more tart salsa.
Recipe by The Gardener Cook at https://www.thegardenercook.com/mexican-salsa-verde/