Salsa Verde

Mexican salsas are popular because they are homemade, simple, fast, and easy to prepare, and delicious!

If the only time you have tried salsa has been at a restaurant, chances are it was red salsa. Have you ever tasted salsa verde?  Salsa verde is a green colored salsa made from green tomatoes. It is a favorite at my parents house when we eat tacos. 

Salsa Verde Recipe 

*makes about 1 cup 1/2

Ingredients

• 4 or 5 small green tomatoes (tomatillos), husked and rinse
• 1 cup water
• 2 fresh medium size jalapeno peppers or 4 serrano peppers, stemmed
• 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro roughly chopped
• 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped white union (optional)
• Salt and pepper added to taste.

Procedure:

1. Boil the peppers and tomatillos in water until soft.

2. Cut the softened peppers in half in order to remove the veins and seeds from the interior.

3. Blend to a coarse: puree the peppers, tomatillos and cilantro. There should be about 1 1/2 cups puree.

4.Scrape the mixture into a serving bowl.

5.Rinse the onion under cold water, then shake to remove excess moisture and stir into the salsa. (optional)

6. Season with salt added to taste.

7. Serve as a condiment for scramble eggs, tacos, grilled meats, chicken...or whatever you wish.

*Always remember that the sky is the limit when it comes to creating your own special version of green salsa or any other salsas!