Tomatillo Salsa Verde
It's Valentine's day but I didn't make anything in romantic heart-shaped pink or red. Instead I made something green, which is just as romantic in my book.
Salsa verde!
Oh, how salsa verde brings out the love in me, when I taste it. I love the tangy, piquant, green, fresh taste. What a wonderful combination of the tomatillos (those small green husk-covered fruits that are also known as Mexican tomatoes), garlic, cilantro (oh, yeah!), jalapeño, lime juice and olive oil! Oh, yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah! And it's so easy to make. So easy to fall in love with this. It's so easy to get that lovey feeling.
The salsa verde is actually a part of one of my favorite meals -- Bluefish fajitas -- a recipe from Beyond Salmon. Very delicious! I'll have to post the Bluefish fajitas recipe at a later time. Each time I make it, I'm too tired and hungry to take a photo of it.
I did manage to take a picture of my salsa verde, which was lots of fun to make. It made the Bluefish fajitas taste extra special. I love to take my bluefish-filled fajita and sop it up with the salsa verde (in addition to the guacamole and Greek yougurt).
Yeah, I'm so loving my salsa verde.
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!
Ed. Note: A few of you cannot find tomatillos and have asked whether there's a substitute for it. After checking with Helen, the answer is not really. This is a recipe for tomatillo salsa. Without the tomatillos, it will be a different type of salsa. However, Helen mentions that you can use regular tomatoes. Finely chop the tomatoes, instead of pureeing them (as you would do for the tomatillos). Have fun!
Tomatillo Salsa Verde:
Beyond Salmon
8 medium tomatillos, with paper-like husks removed
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 jalapeño, seeded and minced (use less if you prefer it less spicy)
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
3 Tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Quarter tomatillos. In a bowl of a food processor, combine tomatillos, garlic, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice. Process until chopped into tiny pieces. With the food processor running, drizzle in the olive oil. Move to a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
Salsa verde!
Oh, how salsa verde brings out the love in me, when I taste it. I love the tangy, piquant, green, fresh taste. What a wonderful combination of the tomatillos (those small green husk-covered fruits that are also known as Mexican tomatoes), garlic, cilantro (oh, yeah!), jalapeño, lime juice and olive oil! Oh, yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah! And it's so easy to make. So easy to fall in love with this. It's so easy to get that lovey feeling.
The salsa verde is actually a part of one of my favorite meals -- Bluefish fajitas -- a recipe from Beyond Salmon. Very delicious! I'll have to post the Bluefish fajitas recipe at a later time. Each time I make it, I'm too tired and hungry to take a photo of it.
I did manage to take a picture of my salsa verde, which was lots of fun to make. It made the Bluefish fajitas taste extra special. I love to take my bluefish-filled fajita and sop it up with the salsa verde (in addition to the guacamole and Greek yougurt).
Yeah, I'm so loving my salsa verde.
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!
Ed. Note: A few of you cannot find tomatillos and have asked whether there's a substitute for it. After checking with Helen, the answer is not really. This is a recipe for tomatillo salsa. Without the tomatillos, it will be a different type of salsa. However, Helen mentions that you can use regular tomatoes. Finely chop the tomatoes, instead of pureeing them (as you would do for the tomatillos). Have fun!
Tomatillo Salsa Verde:
Beyond Salmon
8 medium tomatillos, with paper-like husks removed
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 jalapeño, seeded and minced (use less if you prefer it less spicy)
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
3 Tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Quarter tomatillos. In a bowl of a food processor, combine tomatillos, garlic, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice. Process until chopped into tiny pieces. With the food processor running, drizzle in the olive oil. Move to a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
posted by Paz at 2/15/2007 05:00:00 AM
23 Comments:
Hi Paz! The Salsa Verde sounds (and looks) like a wonderful accompaniment to many dishes!
Ooooh, I love salsa verde! What a lovely green way to celebrate Valentine's Day.
Looks terrific. I'm looking forward to the bluefish fajitas.
I absolutely love salsa verde - I still remember the first time I tasted it. I thought it was the most delicious thing I'd ever eaten!
Paz, I'm in love with you salsa verde!!! =)
Last time I bought tomatillos at supermarket had a big argument with the cashier... as I guess not many people in my town buy these type of tomato (?), she didn't know what it was and insisted it was some kind of expensive fruit, and charged me 3.99 per pound!
Salsa verde. Valentine's Day. That's a nice caliente way to celebrate the occasion.
Hugs -n- kisses, you lovey dovey chickie. m
Salsa Verde is so over the top good! I'll take it over the red salsas any day. Beautiful way to celebrate the V Day.
Ooo, la la bluefish fajitas! That has to be good.
Looks romantic to me and I'm sure it's delicious! Happy Valentine's Day Paz!
happy hearts day paz!
that green salsa looks so good!
Looks good Paz! I have always wanted to try this...but I can't find tomatillos here, any substitutes? :)
I love salsa verde with Argentinian empanadas (baked version). Recently, I "discovered" Ecuadorian saltinas. They are yummy!!!
Looks excellent. As I began reading your post, I was trying to guess which salsa verde you'd made (the tomatillo one from Mexico or the totally different parsley Italian one) Certainly the tomatillo one works best with fajitas. Happy Valentine's day!
Hi Paz, happy Valentine's day to you, too! I cannot find tomatillos here, unfortunately. If I could, I'd make your salsa verde:)
This salsa verde looks very fine!
Happy Valentine's Day to you!
Since my trip to Mexico I've been wanting to try making this and the other salsas I encountered. This recipe sounds perfect! Now I just have to figure out where to get those tomatillos here.
Hi Gilly: It definitely a wonderful accompaniment!
Hi Lydia: I think green is a good color of Valentine's day, too. ;-)))
Hi Douglas: Welcome! I think you'll enjoy your bluefish fajitas!
Hi Beth: Tasting salsa verde for the first time is memorable. ;-)
Hi Gattina: One more thing we have in common. I can't believe the cashier was going to charge you $3.99 per pound. I'm glad you were alert enough to catch her oversight.
Hi Mari: Hug and Kisses, right back!
Hi Tanna: I love your description, "Over the top good!" Yes, the bluefish fajitas are yummy!
Hi Dianka: I trust you had a wonderful celebration. ;-)))
Hi Ces: Thanks! Good to see you!
Hi Joey: I'll find out about the substitution and let you know.
Hi Ming: Welcome! I love the sound of the salsa with the empanadas. Yummmm!
Hi there, Susan! Thanks!
Hi Pille: I think you make a lot of other stuff to make up for not finding tomatillos where you are. ;-)
Hi Rosa: Thanks! Big kiss to you!
Hi Christine: I hope you're able to find the tomatillos. ;-)
Thanks for stopping by, everyone!
Paz
hey paz, happy b'lated v'day to u :) I like this better than the cookie hehe..yums, thx chef Paz :)
LOL, Melting Wok! Thanks!
Paz
Mmm, salsa verde is the best! When I was growing up there was this amazing Mexican restaurant nearby that had the best salsa verde. Half the reason we went there was to pour the salsa over the food - it was all about the salsa!
Ari (Baking and Books)
Paz - Geez that looks absolutely tantalizing. And atop of bluefish fajitas? Wow, I can't wait to read your post on that.
Wow, what a lovely post. The salsa verde looks fab. I have never made it myself. kInd of got inspired. I really liked finding out about the Beyond salmon. i have been very absent, I know. REally difficult to juggle all the things that need doing.However I have decided that from now on I will post in English first and then I will post in Portuguese. This way I will make sure that my English language blog is up to date.Belated happy valentine's!
LOL, Paz. Your passionate love for salsa verde is delightful! :))))))
Happy Valentine's Day again. If green does it for you, why not?
Hi Ari: "All about the salsa." I love it! ;-)
Hi Ed: I think I'm going to make the bluefish fajitas this week! Yum!
Hi Valentina: I was very happy to find Beyond Salmon, too. I love everything about Helen's blog. And I can say the same for your blog. I'm glad you'll concentrate on the English version again. Yay! Thanks!
Hi Kathleen: LOL! Thanks! Green power! ;-)))
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