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How I Make Spicy Tomatillo Salsa Verde the Mexican Way

How I Make Spicy Tomatillo Salsa Verde the Mexican Way
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
Serves
16
Calories
5 kcal
Protein
1.00 g
Fat
1.00 g

Ingredients

  • 6tomatillos (husked and washed) (About 2 cups)
  • 3 tablespoonchopped onion
  • 1 clovegarlic
  • 2 or 3serranos peppers ((if using Jalapeño peppers use 1))
  • —salt (to taste)
  • 3 cupswater (to cook the tomatillos and peppers)
  • 4 tablespoonchopped Cilantro ((Optional))

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the pepper and tomatillos, simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Drain, reserving 1/4 cup water of the liquid.

  3. 3

    In a blender, puree the peppers, tomatillos, garlic and chopped onion, the cilantro if using, then add the reserved liquid if needed to get a saucier texture.

  4. 4

    Transfer to a bowl and add salt to taste.