Salsa Verde Mexicana. The Best Tomatillo Mexican Green Salsa for Tacos Sauce Taquera

tomatillos

🥗Healthier: green tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatillos

Canned tomatillos are often less expensive and still provide a similar flavor.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: serrano peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Banana peppers are milder and more affordable.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Dried cilantro is a budget-friendly alternative.

Boil 1 pound of tomatillos in water.

Add 6 chili serranos (removing the stems) and a pinch of salt to the boiling water.

Dice the half small white onion very small while the tomatillos are boiling.

Finely chop the cilantro, removing part of the stems.

After about 5 minutes, check the tomatillos; they should have turned a greenish yellow color, indicating they are ready.

Turn off the heat and transfer the tomatillos and chili serranos to the blender.

Add 1 garlic clove and another pinch of salt to the blender.

Cover and blend until smooth.

Pour the blended mixture into a bowl.

Add the finely chopped onion and cilantro to the bowl and mix well.

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