Homemade Salsa Verde
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Heat the oven until hot.
- 2Place the tomatillos and jalapeño on a baking sheet and roast until softened and lightly charred.
- 3Transfer the roasted tomatillos and jalapeño to a blender.
- 4Add the onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to the blender.
- 5Blend until smooth, adding a little water if needed to loosen the salsa.
- 6Taste and adjust with more salt or lime juice until the flavor is bright and balanced.
- 7Let the salsa rest briefly so the flavors come together.
- 8Stir before serving.
Ingredients
- 8 tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 1 jalapeño pepper, stemmed and chopped
- 0.5 small onion, diced
- 0.5 fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- to taste Salt
- as needed Water
Equipment
ovenbaking sheetblender
Tips
- Use 2 jalapeños for extra heat.
- Roast vegetables until softened and lightly charred to bring out their natural sweetness and depth.
- Add water as needed to loosen the salsa.
- Taste and adjust with more salt or lime juice until the flavor is bright and balanced.
- Let the salsa rest briefly so the flavors come together.
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