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salsa falsa
servings 8
- 9 medium tomatillos
- 1 zucchini
- 0.67 cup neutral oil
- 14 serrano chiles
- 0.5 white onion
- 12 cloves garlic
- 1 cilantro bunch
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 lime
instructions
- In a pot, add water, tomatillos, and zucchini. Cover and cook over medium heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from water, discard liquid, and set aside.
- 9 medium tomatillos
- 1 zucchini
- In a pan, combine oil, serranos, onion, and garlic. Cook for about 10 minutes over medium heat.
- 0.67 cup neutral oil
- 14 serrano chiles
- 0.5 white onion
- 12 cloves garlic
- In a blender, combine everything. Add cilantro, lime and salt.
- 1 cilantro bunch
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 lime
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
notes
Yes this is ~similar to the Dona salsa but it's nice to have two options for a creamy green salsa.
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