# Salsa Falsa aka Guacasalsa

This recipe is a version of 'salsa falsa', also known as Guacasalsa, and a great way to incorporate vegetables into taco night.

- Total time: 5 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 9 Tomatillos
- 1 Zucchini
- Oil
- Garlic
- Onion
- Serrano chilies
- Salt
- Cilantro

## Instructions

1. Slice the zucchini into big, lumpy chunks.
2. Place the tomatillos and zucchini into a saucepan and cover with water.
3. Cook until everything is tender, but not too tender.
4. Flip the zucchini slices and cook for about 5 extra minutes.
5. Remove the cooked zucchini and tomatillos and set aside.
6. Add oil to a pan.
7. Add garlic and onion to the pan.
8. Stem and cut the serrano chilies.
9. Add the cut serrano chilies to the pan with the garlic and onion.
10. Add a little bit of salt and stir.
11. Cut the cilantro.
12. Add the cooked tomatillos and zucchini to a blender.
13. Add the caramelized onion, garlic, and serrano chilies to the blender.
14. Blend until smooth.
15. Add the chopped cilantro to the blender.
16. Blend again until well combined.
17. Taste the salsa to adjust seasoning.
18. Serve with tortilla chips.

## Equipment

- Knife
- Cutting board
- Saucepan
- Lid
- Tongs
- Blender

## Tips

- Cook the tomatillos and zucchini until tender, but not too sloppy.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPv-aaBDjhs/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/87f81fc1-03b3-4f81-9310-2df68555bdf5
- Extracted: 2025-10-16

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