Mexican Taco Sauce | Tlaquepaque

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: serrano peppers

💰Cheaper: green bell peppers

Serrano peppers add heat, while green bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: fresh lemon juice

💰Cheaper: bottled lime juice

Fresh lemon juice provides a similar acidity at a lower cost.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley offers a fresh flavor while being more accessible.

tomatoes

🥗Healthier: organic tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes can be more affordable and still flavorful.

Roast the tomatillos in a skillet until charred.

Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Transfer roasted tomatillos, onion, and garlic to a blender.

Add guajillo chiles, arbol chiles, chicken bouillon, instant coffee, and water to the blender.

Blend until smooth, adjusting seasoning to taste.

Cooking Techniques

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