Salsa Verde

Name: Salsa Verde
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb tomatillos, husked; 1-2 jalapeños; 1/4 onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup cilantro; Salt, to taste

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Salsa Verde

Story updated September 18, 2026

Mexican salsa verde is built on tomatillos, a fruit domesticated in Mexico long before European contact, ground with green chiles and cilantro. It remains one of the most common table sauces in Mexican households, distinct from the unrelated Italian salsa verde made with herbs and capers.

Ingredients

Scale:· 8 servings

1 lb tomatillos, husked
1-2 jalapeños
1/4 onion
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup cilantro
Salt, to taste

Instructions

1Boil tomatillos, jalapeños, onion, and garlic until tomatillos turn olive-green and soft, about 10 minutes.
2Drain and blend with cilantro until smooth.
3Season with salt.

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