Mexican Salsa Verde

Mexican salsa verde is a type of spicy, green sauce made using tomatillos and chilli peppers. Tomatillos are a kind of small green tomato that originated in Mexico and they have a wonderful sour taste. Although fresh tomatillos are preferable, it may be easier to source tinned tomatillos.

The tomatillo-based Mexican salsa verde dates to the Aztec Empire. Packed with as much provenance and history as our beloved corn tortilla chips. Don’t stop at using it as a dip; why not drizzle it over tacos, burritos, on top of chilaquiles or even to spice up leftovers?

Ingredients

This recipe makes enough for 440gr of salsa or enough for a sharing bowl

• 260gr or 1 cup of tinned or fresh tomatillos (drained)
•  50gr of 4tbs of roughly diced green apple
• 30gr or 2tbs of roughly diced onion
• 2gr or 1/2 of a garlic clove
• 10gr or 1 serrano chilli, jalapeño or green chilli 
• 20gr or 8tbs of roughly sliced coriander
• 6gr or 1 tsp of sea salt
• 70gr or 4tbs of water

Method

• Blend all ingredients until the salsa is well combined but still looks rustic 
• Taste it and check for seasoning and heat level, if you want it hotter, add more chilli 
• Pour the salsa in a sharing bowl and serve it with a bowl of tortilla chips 

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