deepfriedking - Legit Mexican Food Salsa Recipe - deepfriedking

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: serrano

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Serrano offers similar heat with fewer calories, while green bell pepper is milder and more affordable.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley provides a fresh taste, while spinach adds nutrients at a lower cost.

Peel the tomatillos and chop off the stems.

Cut the limes in half and prepare for juicing.

Boil water in a pot and add the tomatoes one at a time, cooking for 10 to 15 minutes until soft.

Heat oil in a frying pan and add the serrano peppers to char them.

Once the peppers are charred, remove them from the pan.

Drain the boiled tomatoes and tomatillos in a strainer.

Juice the limes using a juicer or by hand.

In a blender, add the boiled tomatoes, tomatillos, charred peppers, cilantro, green onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and fajita seasoning.

Blend until the mixture is chopped but not liquefied.

Add the lime juice and blend again to combine.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary