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Salsa Verde

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 4 cups

Ingredients

3

pounds tomatillos, husked, rinsed

2

large jalapeño chiles, stems removed

5

small garlic cloves, peeled

1

1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1

1/2 bunches fresh cilantro, thick bottom stems trimmed

3

/4 cup loosely packed fresh Italian parsley leaves

1

/3 cup (packed) fresh mint leaves

1

1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1

1/2 teaspoons salt

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix first 2 ingredients in large saucepan. Cover with water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until soft, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 15 minutes. Drain.

    Step 2

    Coarsely chop tomatillo mixture, garlic, and cumin in processor using on/off turns. Add next 3 ingredients; blend until herbs are chopped and salsa is chunky.

    Step 3

    Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add salsa and simmer until slightly thickened and reduced to 4 cups, about 10 minutes. Stir in salt.