Authentic Salsa Verde (Served Hot)

8 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb jalapeno (stemmed and seeded)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (packed)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic
  • 2 medium onions
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or lard, if you wish for TRULY authentic recipe)
  • 3 corn tortillas
  • water

Directions

  1. 1
    In a medium sized saucepan, sweat out jalapenos, garlic and onion, until soft.
  2. 2
    Add cilantro, cook until it is wilted.
  3. 3
    Add just enough water to cover everything, and simmer about 5 minutes.
  4. 4
    In the meantime, cut the tortillas into small pieces.
  5. 5
    Add the tortilla pieces to the simmering mixture, and allow them to simmer another 2-3 minutes.
  6. 6
    Transfer to food processor, or blender (be very careful, it's hot) and blend until puree'd. (a stick blender works best, to do this rignt in the pot).
  7. 7
    Serve hot.

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