Authentic Green Hot Sauce Salsa Verde Recipe

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Authentic Green Hot Sauce Salsa Verde Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on September 07, 2023

This authentic recipe guides you through making your own homemade green hot sauce salsa verde. Bursting with flavors from fresh ingredients like jalapenos, tomatillos, garlic, and cilantro, this spicy condiment will elevate any meal. Whether you want to drizzle it on tacos, use it as a dipping sauce, or mix it into marinades, this versatile hot sauce salsa verde adds a zesty kick to your favorite dishes.

Ingredients

  • 10 tomatillos
  • 2 jalapenos
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1 small white onion
  • 1 bunch of fresh cilantro
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt to taste
  • Water

Directions

  1. Remove the husks from the tomatillos and rinse them under warm water.
  2. In a medium-sized pot, bring water to a boil and add the tomatillos, jalapenos, garlic cloves, and onion. Boil until the tomatillos become soft and change color.
  3. Once cooked, drain the vegetables and set aside to cool for a few minutes.
  4. In a blender or food processor, combine the cooked vegetables, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
  5. Taste the salsa verde and adjust the salt if necessary.
  6. Once the salsa verde has cooled, transfer it to a jar or airtight container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
  7. Serve the green hot sauce salsa verde alongside your favorite dishes, tacos, burritos, or use it as a marinade for grilling.

Interesting Facts

  • Salsa verde is a staple in Mexican cuisine and is often used as a table condiment.
  • Tomatillos, also known as Mexican husk tomatoes, give the salsa verde its distinct tangy flavor.
  • Jalapenos add a spicy kick to the hot sauce, but you can adjust the heat by removing the seeds and veins.
  • Using fresh ingredients like cilantro and lime juice adds brightness and freshness to the salsa verde.
  • The longer the salsa verde sits in the refrigerator, the more the flavors meld together, resulting in a deeper, more complex taste.