Mexican Salsa Verde
The exquisitely piquant Mexican Salsa Verde I believe in the magic of preparation. You can make just about any foods taste wonderful by adding herbs and spices. Experiment with garlic, cilantro, basil and other fresh herbs on vegetables to make them taste great. ~Jorge Cruise Salsa verde (Green sauce) is a type of spicy, green sauce used mostly in traditional Mexican cuisine made of tomatillo (also called Mexican husk tomato), green chili peppers, onions, garlic and herbs. Tomatillos are from the same family as tomatoes, but really they are more closely related to the gooseberry. Be warned, while most salsa verde sauces look absolutely the same, they vary in overall spiciness. Some recipes use extremely mild chilies. This recipe amp up the heat with jalapeño peppers or its hotter cousin the serrano peppers. This recipe uses broiled tomatillos, rendering a deep charred, almost smoky flavour that mellows the tartness. Tip: Instead of an electric blender use a stone mortar and pestle. A