Description
Salsa Mamalona Verde is a vibrant, zesty Mexican green salsa made from roasted tomatillos, jalapeños, and fresh cilantro. It’s tangy, a little spicy, and perfect for dipping, drizzling, or spooning over your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
- Tomatillos: 1 pound, husked and rinsed
- Jalapeños: 2 medium, roasted
- Garlic Cloves: 2, roasted
- White Onion: 1/4 cup, roughly chopped
- Fresh Cilantro: 1/2 cup, leaves and stems
- Lime Juice: from 1 lime
- Salt: 1 teaspoon, or to taste
- Water: 1/4 cup, to adjust consistency if needed
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Turn the oven broiler to high and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Combine Ingredients: Place tomatillos, jalapeños, and garlic on the baking sheet.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Broil for 5–7 minutes, turning once, until slightly charred.
- Assemble the Dish: Transfer roasted ingredients to a blender with onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and water.
- Cook to Perfection: Blend until smooth or slightly chunky as preferred.
- Finishing Touches: Taste and adjust lime or salt as needed.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour into a bowl, chill briefly, and serve with chips or your favorite dish.
Notes
- Roasting enhances the flavor and adds a subtle smokiness.
- Use serrano peppers for extra heat if you prefer spicier salsa.
- Letting it rest before serving deepens the flavor beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce, Dip
- Method: Blending and Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Salsa verde, tomatillo salsa, Mexican salsa, spicy green sauce, fresh dip