Authentic Salsa Verde Served Hot Recipes

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Slowly saute the tomatillos, the onion, and the jalapenos in a preheated frying pan with some olive oil for 5 minutes.
• After 5 minutes, add the garlic cloves and continue cooking until the tomatillos are slightly browned.
• Remove from the heat and blend the ingredients with the cilantro and salt in a blender.
• If you want a thinner consistency, add a small amount of water.

SALSA VERDE RECIPE: THE ULTIMATE MEXICAN GREEN SALSA

Steps:

• Peel, rinse and dry the tomatillos. Slice them in half and set them onto a large lined baking sheet.
• Slice 1 serrano pepper in half and set it on the baking sheet with the tomatillos, skin sides up.
• Roast the tomatillos and serrano pepper at 425 degrees F. for 15 minutes, or until the tomatillos begin to char slightly. The skins will darken.
• Remove and transfer to a food processor or blender.
• Add the remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Adjust for salt and serve. Or, refrigerate in a sealed container to let the flavors mingle. Great with tortilla chips!

AUTHENTIC SALSA VERDE (SERVED HOT)

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.

AUTHENTIC SALSA VERDE

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 -- .

GREEN HOT SAUCE (SALSA VERDE)

Steps:

• Place the tomatillos, serrano peppers, onion, and garlic in a saucepan, and add water to just cover. Sprinkle the salt over the top, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook until the tomatillos are soft and have turned slightly brownish in color, 20 to 30 minutes. Add more water if needed to keep the mixture from burning as it cooks.
• Pour the cooked vegetables into a blender, and blend until smooth.