Fresh Salsa Verde Food

FRESH SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• In an ungreased skillet, cook tomatillos over medium heat for 10 minutes or until tender and browned, turning frequently. Cool on a wire rack. For a milder flavor, remove veins and seeds from serrano peppers; finely chop peppers., In a food processor, combine the tomatillos, peppers, onion, 2 tablespoons cilantro, garlic and salt; cover and pulse just until mixture is coarsely pureed. , Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Refrigerate until serving.

SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Combine the parsley, oil, capers, anchovies, garlic, lemon zest and juice and a few grinds of pepper in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and serve.

SALSA VERDE: GREEN TOMATILLO SALSA

Steps:

• Whether you choose the verdant, slushy, herby freshness of the all-raw tomatillo salsa or the oil-colored, voluptuous, sweet-sour richness of the roasted version, tomatillos are about brightening tang. The buzz of the fresh hot green chile adds thrill, all of which adds up to a condiment most of us simply don't want to live without.
• For the All-Raw version: Roughly chop the tomatillos and the chiles. In a blender or food processor, combine the tomatillos, chiles, cilantro and 1/4 cup water. Process to a coarse puree, then scrape into a serving dish. Rinse the onion under cold water, then shake to remove excess moisture. Stir into the salsa and season with salt, usually a generous 1/4 teaspoon.
• For the Roasted version:
• Preheat a broiler.
• Roast the tomatillos and chiles on a baking sheet 4 inches below a very hot broiler until darkly roasted, even blackened in spots, about 5 minutes. Flip them over and roast the other side, 4 to 5 minutes more will give you splotchy-black and blistered tomatillos and chiles. In a blender or food processor, combine the tomatillos and chiles, including all the delicious juice that has run onto the baking sheet. Add the cilantro and 1/4 cup water, blend to a coarse puree, and scrape into a serving dish. Rinse the onion under cold water, then shake to remove the excess moisture. Stir into the salsa and season with salt, usually a generous 1/4 teaspoon.

FRESH HERB SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine herbs, garlic, and vinegar; if desired, add capers and anchovy fillets. Pulse until coarsely chopped, 20 seconds. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

FRESH GREEN SALSA (SALSA VERDE CRUDA)

Steps:

• Put the tomatillos in a blender first, then add the remaining ingredients. Pulse a few times, then blend until the salsa is very smooth, at least 1 minute. Season to taste with additional chile and salt, and blend again.

FRESH SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Place the tomatillos, garlic, cilantro, green onions, jalapenos and salt in the blender or food processor container.
• Pulse until onions are processed, about 10 to 15 seconds.
• Pulse a few more times in needed, but be careful and not over process.
• Pour mixture into an airtight container, and chill for 1 to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
• Before serving, add the cubed avocado.
• The cook time reflects the chilling time.

FRESH SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.
• On a tray, place peppers, tomatillos, shallots, and garlic. Spritz with a misto or drizzle a little olive oil over the top. Roast for 15 minutes.
• Remove from oven and gently cover with foil for about 10 minutes.
• Once cool, remove seeds from anaheims and jalapenos and gently peel skin off of anaheims.
• Add peppers, shallots, garlic, tomatillos, and cilantro to a food processor or blender with salt. Blend until everything is well combined for a nice smooth salsa.

FRESH HOMEMADE SALSA

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, red onion, yellow onion, green chilies, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, and salt in a food processor. Pulse processor until mixture is combined, yet remains chunky. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

CHUNKY SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Combine tomatillos, water, 1/4 cup diced onion, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, and oregano in a deep-sided saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Cook, turning tomatillos, until all sides are lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes, adding more water if needed. When tomatillos are done, there should only be about 1/3 cup water left.
• Remove from the heat and pour mixture into a blender. Add salt and blend until smooth. Add cilantro and blend until well mixed. Add remaining full diced onion and pulse to combine; you want the onion to be chunky.
• Pour salsa into a serving dish. Let cool before serving, about 10 minutes.

FRESH SALSA

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Let stand for about 1 hour. Serve at room temperature. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

OLE! FRESH SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• FIRE-ROASTED METHOD: Fire-up the broiler; REMOVE tomatillo husks and rinse with warm water; remove stems from fresh jalapeno peppers.
• ARRANGE whole tomatillos and whole jalapeno pepper(s) on a broiler pan.
• BROIL until just lightly charred on top surface.
• REMOVE broiler pan when tomatillo skins are just lightly charred and split: USE a spoon or spatula to remove from broiler pan.
• SQUEEZE 2 tablespoons juice from kneaded fresh Key limes; remove leaves from 1 bunch fresh cilantro to make 3/4 cup.
• PLACE tomatilloes and desired remaining ingredients into a food processor.
• PROCESS until smooth.
• ADJUST to personal taste, if desired. It is now ready to serve, but may be simmered if desired to mellow flavor.
• SERVE any way you like.
• SNAP your fingers and shout,"OLE"!

SALSA VERDE (GREEN SAUCE)

Steps:

• Chop the herbs and garlic, mixing with 1 tsp sea salt, until very fine.
• Add the mustard and capers, and combine. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the olive oil.
• Add the vinegar, little by little, stirring and tasting as you go - trust your palate!