Morelos Salsa Verde

Hi! I hope you enjoy this real, Mexican salsa from Morelos, Mexico. This is my husband’s recipe; we use it for taquitos, huevos rancheros, pork, chicken, or just for dipping!

Original recipe makes 1 quart

Ingredients

2 pounds tomatillos, husked
2 fresh jalapeno peppers
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 dash cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 dash black pepper
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules, or salt

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    10 mins

  • READY IN

    30 mins

Directions

  1. Place tomatillos, jalapenos, and garlic in a large pot. Pour in just enough water to cover the tomatillos; they will float, so press them down with your hand as you measure the water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the color of the tomatillos lightens to a yellow color, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and allow to cool for about 10 minutes.
  2. Strain the tomatillos, reserving the water. Place into the bowl of a blender; add the cloves, cumin, pepper, and chicken bouillon. Puree until smooth, use the reserved water as needed to adjust the consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 20 kcal
Carbohydrates: 3.7 g
Cholesterol: < 1 mg
Fat: 0.6 g
Fiber: 1.2 g
Protein: 0.6 g
Sodium: 24 mg