HOW TO MAKE GREEN CHILE SAUCE FROM GREEN CHILE POWDER: Easy & Extremely Versatile Recipe

tomatillos

💰Cheaper: green tomatoes

Green tomatoes can mimic the tartness of tomatillos.

green chiles

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Jalapeños are more widely available and less expensive.

cilantro

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley can be used for a different flavor profile.

lime juice

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice is a more common and cheaper citrus alternative.

Husk and rinse tomatillos under cold water.

Roast green chiles over an open flame until charred, then place in a bowl and cover to steam.

Peel and chop onion and garlic.

Combine roasted chiles, tomatillos, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a blender.

Blend until smooth, adjusting seasoning as necessary.

Transfer to a serving bowl and let sit for 15 minutes to meld flavors.

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