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Salsa Verdes Mexican tomatillo sauce  
Salsa Verdes (Cooked)
Recipe

This versatile cooked sauce can be used in any number of Mexican dishes, from chilaquiles to enchiladas. Its superb fresh flavor also doubles as a table salsa when uncooked.

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Ingredients
Serves 4 cups
2 pounds tomatillos, husked and washed
2-3   Serrano chilies
2+ teaspoons salt
~   water for boiling
1/4 medium onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chicken broth
 
 
Directions 
 

1. Place the tomatillos and chiles in a heavy-bottomed pan, cover with water, and bring to a boil.

2. Add the salt, lower the heat to a lively simmer, and cook until the tomatillos and chilies are tender—approximately 10 to12 minutes; drain.

3. Place the tomatillos, chilies, onion, garlic, cilantro, and cumin in your food processor or blender and puree until nearly smooth, but with some texture remaining.

4. Place a skillet over medium high heat and add the oil. When sizzling, add the salsa verde and cook until it thickens—approximately 5 to 6 minutes.

5. Add the broth and mix well.

6. Taste the salsa and adjust the salt.

7. Bring the salsa to a boil, reduce the heat to a lively simmer, and cook, stirring, until thickened—approximately 8 to 10 minutes.

 

 

Preparation time: 40-45 minutes.

A Barbara Adams Beyond Wonderful recipe.

 



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