Salsa Fresca

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel the husks off the tomatillos, as blending them will result in a bitter flavor.
  2. 2Peel the husks off the tomatillos, as blending them will result in a bitter flavor.
  3. 3Peel the husks off the tomatillos, as blending them will result in a bitter flavor.
  4. 4Cut the stem off the jalape o. If you want it spicier, rub the jalape o to break its veins. Otherwise, simply cut it in half.
  5. 5Cut the stem off the jalape o. If you want it spicier, rub the jalape o to break its veins. Otherwise, simply cut it in half.
  6. 6Cut the stem off the jalape o. If you want it spicier, rub the jalape o to break its veins. Otherwise, simply cut it in half.
  7. 7Cut one clove of garlic.
  8. 8Cut one clove of garlic.
  9. 9Cut one clove of garlic.
  10. 10Peel and cut a piece of white onion.
  11. 11Peel and cut a piece of white onion.
  12. 12Peel and cut a piece of white onion.
  13. 13Cut the lime in half and squeeze its juice into the blender. This prevents the avocado from oxidizing and turning brown.
  14. 14Cut the lime in half and squeeze its juice into the blender. This prevents the avocado from oxidizing and turning brown.
  15. 15Cut the lime in half and squeeze its juice into the blender. This prevents the avocado from oxidizing and turning brown.
  16. 16Add a handful of cilantro, including both stems and leaves, into the blender.
  17. 17Add a handful of cilantro, including both stems and leaves, into the blender.
  18. 18Add a handful of cilantro, including both stems and leaves, into the blender.
  19. 19Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh into the blender. Ensure the avocado stem is yellow-green and the skin is dark brown, not black.
  20. 20Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh into the blender. Ensure the avocado stem is yellow-green and the skin is dark brown, not black.
  21. 21Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh into the blender. Ensure the avocado stem is yellow-green and the skin is dark brown, not black.
  22. 22Add a little bit of kosher salt and water to the blender.
  23. 23Add a little bit of kosher salt and water to the blender.
  24. 24Add a little bit of kosher salt and water to the blender.
  25. 25Blend the ingredients, starting at a low speed, until creamy and fluffy.
  26. 26Blend the ingredients, starting at a low speed, until creamy and fluffy.
  27. 27Blend the ingredients, starting at a low speed, until creamy and fluffy.

Ingredients

  • 3 Tomatillos
  • 3 Tomatillos
  • 3 Tomatillos
  • 1 Jalape o
  • 1 Jalape o
  • 1 Jalape o
  • 1 Garlic
  • 1 Garlic
  • 1 Garlic
  • 1 White Onion
  • 1 White Onion
  • 1 White Onion
  • 1 Lime
  • 1 Lime
  • 1 Lime
  • 1 handful Cilantro
  • 1 handful Cilantro
  • 1 handful Cilantro
  • 1 Avocado
  • 1 Avocado
  • 1 Avocado
  • 1 little bit Kosher Salt
  • 1 little bit Kosher Salt
  • 1 little bit Kosher Salt
  • 1 little bit Water
  • 1 little bit Water
  • 1 little bit Water

Equipment

Cutting boardKnifeBlenderSpoonBowls

Tips

  • To make the jalape o extra spicy, rub it to break veins.
  • To choose a juicy lime, look for a smooth, slightly green skin with a bit of yellow.
  • For avocados, look for ones from Michoac an, Mexico, with a yellowish-green stem and dark brown, slightly rusty skin.
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