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Salsa Verde Cruda — Raw Tomatillo Salsa

Salsa Verde Cruda

Raw Tomatillo Salsa

Made entirely raw in the blender, this tomatillo salsa lets the fruit's natural tartness lead — lime juice is only added if the tomatillos themselves aren't tart enough.

10 min
Serves 8
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Before you cook

Why is the lime juice optional?

Because raw tomatillos are already quite tart on their own — add lime only if the batch needs it, and keep in mind the salsa naturally thickens and grows more acidic the longer it sits, so it's best served the same day.

Ingredientes· 8
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Salsa Base

  • 1/2 lbTomatillosraw, husked, and thoroughly washed
  • 2Serrano Chilesraw, stems removed
  • 1/4 cupWhite Onionroughly chopped
  • 2 clovesGarlicpeeled
  • 1/2 cupFresh Cilantroleaves and tender stems
  • 1 tbspLime Juicefreshly squeezed
  • 1 tspSaltor to taste
  • 1-2 tbspCold Wateroptional, to thin

Instrucciones

4 pasos
  1. Corta los tomatillos

    Quarter the tomatillos

    Quarter the tomatillos.

  2. Licúa los ingredientes

    Blend the ingredients

    Blend the tomatillos, serrano, onion, garlic, cilantro, water, and salt to the texture you like.

  3. Prueba y ajusta

    Taste and adjust

    Taste and add lime juice only if the tomatillos aren't already tart enough on their own.

  4. Sirve de inmediato

    Serve immediately

    Serve right away — raw tomatillo salsa thickens and becomes more acidic as it stands.