This vibrant and spicy salsa verde--made with fresh tomatillos, serrano chiles, onion, garlic, and cilantro--was one of the first salsas I learned to make as a newlywed. And it is one of my favorite salsas that I always have in my fridge. Seriously, if you were to take a peek inside my fridge you would see that I have at least 5 different brands of bottled hot sauce, as well as an assortment of homemade salsas including my Salsa Macha (oil-based salsa made with chile de árbol and garlic), Chile de Molcajete (roasted tomatillo & árbol chile salsa), Mild Salsa Verde, Mild Tomato Salsa, and this Spicy Serrano Chile Salsa Verde. (Just to name a few.)
This hard-to-resist salsa can be served with just about anything. I love to serve it over quesadillas, tacos, and tostadas. You can stir it into soups or your favorite guisados like Nopales en Salsa Verde. Use it to make Salsa Verde Chilaquiles or Enchiladas. Or serve this deliciousness on it's own with a basket of homemade totopos (tortilla chips) and/or pork rinds. The possibilities are endless! Once you try this traditional Mexican salsa verde, you'll find yourself wanting to put it on absolutely everything.
Yield: 3 to 4 cups
Spicy Serrano Chile Salsa Verde
prep time: 5 MINScook time: 20 MINStotal time: 25 mins
This spicy homemade tomatillo salsa made with fiery serrano chiles is perfect for all your salsa needs. From taco Tuesdays and tostadas to soups, enchiladas, and everything in between.
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 lbs. tomatillos, husks removed
- 6 serrano chiles
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 medium white onion
- 8 cups water
- 1 handful fresh cilantro (about 1 cup)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Bring tomatillos, serrano chiles, garlic, onion, and water to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Cover and reduce heat to low; let simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until tomatillos are cooked through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Puree the cooked tomatillos, serrano chiles, garlic, and onion with 1 cup of the cooking water and the fresh cilantro in a blender until smooth. Pour salsa verde into a large bowl; season with salt to taste. Enjoy!
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