Salsa Verde for Tacos (Edit recipe)

This easy Salsa Verde is a deliciously spicy and tangy green salsa that uses tangy tomatillos, fresh jalapeños, and spicy serranos for avzesty salsa that's perfect for tacos and on just about anything.

5 minutes

10 minutes

Difficulty:

Easy

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	14
Fat:	1 g
Carbohydrates:	9 g
Protein:	1 g
Cholesterol:	0 g
Sodium:	37 mg
Fiber:	5 g
Sugars:	6 g
Calculated per serving.

by Everyday Latina

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Serves: 8

Ingredients

4 whole Tomatillo, large (husked and washed, see notes)
1 whole Jalapeño
1 whole raw Serrano, (see notes)
.25 pieces White Onion
1 clove Garlic, clove
.25 cup Cilantro
.25 tsp Kosher Salt

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Boil 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan.
Place the serrano pepper, jalapeño pepper, onion, and the garlic clove in the boiling water.
Boil for about 2 minutes and then add the tomatillos (husked and washed).
After about 8-10 minutes, use a fork to check that the vegetables are soft.
If so, remove the vegetables from the water.
Reserve 1/4-1/2 cup of the water and let it cool.
Place the vegetables in a food processor or blender along with the cilantro and salt.
Add 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking liquid and blend together until smooth.
Check consistency and add 1/4 cup more liquid if preferred.
Taste and adjust the salt if needed.
Refrigerate any leftover salsa for 3-4 days.

Notes

When choosing tomatillos, look for ones that are dark green and firm but not hard. Be sure the husk has not pulled away from the skin and that the actual tomatillo is not blemished or wrinkled. You may use two jalapeños or two serranos instead of one of each if you prefer. Please note that serranos do tend to be spicier than jalapeños. The salsa can heated for a slight variation in taste or if you prefer warm salsa. Just heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan. Add the salsa to the pan and let it simmer until the foam is a light golden color.