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10 min
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20 min

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Learn how to make an authentic Salsa Verde with bold flavors using a molcajete! This recipe features roasted poblano peppers, serrano peppers, and tomatillos for a rich, smoky taste with an optional kick of habanero heat. Perfect for pairing with tacos, grilled meats, or simply enjoying with chips. Join Chef Healthy Henry in this step-by-step guide to crafting a fresh, homemade salsa that‚‘s sure to impress! üå∂Ô∏è‚ú®

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Ingredients

  • 8-10 Tomatillos peel off the husks
  • 6 Poblano peppers
  • 4 Serrano peppers
  • 1 Onion small quartered
  • 4-5 Garlic cloves unpeeled
  • 2 tabls Mexican Oregano
  • 1 tabls Salt
  • 1/4c Cilantro chopped
  • 2 Limes

Directions

  1. In a large stock pot add the tomatillos and boil until soft about 10-15 minutes.
  2. Add the Poblano, Serrano, Onion, and Garlic to a baking sheet and broil until charred.
  3. Place both kinds of peppers in aluminum foil, under a dish rag, or in a container with a lid so they continue steaming for 5 minutes.
  4. Using gloves peel the charred skin off of the Poblano and Serrano peppers and peel the skin of the garlic.
  5. Add all the peppers, onion, and garlic to a food processor pulse until combined.
  6. Add the tomatillos and pulse for another 2 minutes.
  7. Add the Salt, cilantro, Mexican oregano, and lime then pulse for 1 minute to mix.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning. Then enjoy.

Note: For Salsa Verde, it’s actually best to keep the charred skin on the peppers and tomatillos after broiling. Here’s why: * Flavor: The charred skin adds a smoky depth to the salsa, which is characteristic of authentic Mexican salsas. Removing the skin would take away some of this smokiness. * Texture: Blending the charred skin along with the other ingredients provides a richer texture and slightly darker color, enhancing the salsa's rustic look. Using a molcajete (a traditional Mexican mortar and pestle) to make Salsa Rojo or Salsa Verde is a fantastic way to enhance both the texture and flavor of your salsa. The stone grinding method releases oils and flavors in a way that blenders or food processors can’t quite match, giving you a truly authentic experience.

Recipes Dish Image
  • 8-10 Tomatillos peel off the husks
  • 6 Poblano peppers
  • 4 Serrano peppers
  • 1 Onion small quartered
  • 4-5 Garlic cloves unpeeled
  • 2 tabls Mexican Oregano
  • 1 tabls Salt
  • 1/4c Cilantro chopped
  • 2 Limes

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Tomatillos, Poblano Peppers, Serrano Peppers, Mexican Oregano, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Limes