Salsa verde is a vibrant, herbaceous sauce that originated in Italy. It's made with a variety of fresh herbs, such as parsley, basil, and mint, along with capers, anchovies, and olive oil. The resulting sauce is bright and flavorful, with a slightly salty and tangy taste. Salsa verde is traditionally served with grilled or roasted meats, fish, and vegetables, but it can also be used as a condiment for sandwiches, wraps, and salads.
This article provides three different recipes for salsa verde: a classic Italian recipe, a Mexican-inspired recipe, and a spicy Thai-inspired recipe. Each recipe has its own unique flavor profile, so you can choose the one that best suits your taste. The classic Italian recipe is made with parsley, basil, capers, anchovies, and olive oil. The Mexican-inspired recipe adds tomatillos, cilantro, and jalapeños to the mix. And the spicy Thai-inspired recipe includes lemongrass, ginger, and Thai chilies.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy the bright, herbaceous flavor of salsa verde. It's a versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes, from grilled meats to roasted vegetables to simple salads. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make sauce, give salsa verde a try.
QUICK SALSA VERDE
Freshly prepared salsa verde is an addictive chip dip.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. Cook tomatillos until pale, about 5 minutes. Drain; cut each into 4 wedges. Puree tomatillos, garlic, cilantro, jalapeno, and onion in a food processor.
- Transfer tomatillo mixture to a medium stockpot. Bring to a simmer over low heat; cook until thickened, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
MARTHA'S SALSA VERDE
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Yield Makes about 1 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine shallot and vinegar in a small bowl. Let stand 10 minutes.
- Whisk together oil, anchovies, capers, mustard, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in shallot mixture, then add herbs and lemon zest. Season with salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Bring to room temperature before serving.
LUCINDA'S SALSA VERDE
Steps:
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat. When pan begins to smoke, add tomatillos, onion, jalapenos, and garlic. Blister vegetables, turning frequently, until blackened in places but still firm, 5 minutes.
- Transfer vegetables to a food processor along with cilantro, salt, and sugar and pulse until very finely chopped.
- Transfer to a small saucepan and add chicken broth. Simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly, 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in lime juice, and cool to room temperature.
- Salsa can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
ITALIAN SALSA VERDE
A quick sauce to be used for tacos or as a dip with tortilla chips.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Time 15m
Yield Makes 2/3 cup
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine parsley, olive oil, capers, lemon juice, oregano, and garlic.
- Stir mixture until well blended; season with salt, if desired.
FRESH HERB SALSA VERDE
A relish made with your favorite fresh herbs adds quick flavor to a variety of foods.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Yield Makes 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g
MEXICAN SALSA VERDE
Tomatillos, a staple in Mexican cooking, add a complex, tangy flavor to this salsa.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Cuisine-Inspired Recipes Mexican-Inspired Recipes
Yield Makes 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place tomatillos in a large saucepan, and cover with water. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to simmer until tomatillos have softened but not burst, about 5 minutes. Reserve 1 cup cooking liquid. Strain tomatillos through a fine sieve.
- Puree tomatillos, onion, garlic, chiles, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid in a blender or food processor until smooth. For a thinner consistency, add remaining cooking liquid. Season with salt to taste.
GREEN TOMATO SALSA VERDE
Mexican salsa verde usually is made with tomatillos, not green tomatoes. (Tomatillos are in the same family as green tomatoes, but more closely related to the gooseberry.) But this version is a beautiful and delicious salsa, even without tomatillos.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories condiments, appetizer
Time 45m
Yield About 1 3/4 cups (more if thinned with water)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place the green tomatoes on the baking sheet, stem-side down, and place under the broiler about 2 inches from the heat. Broil two to five minutes, until charred. Using tongs, turn the tomatoes over, and grill on the other side for two to five minutes, until blackened. Remove from the heat. When cool enough to handle, core the tomatoes and remove the charred skin. Quarter and place in a blender or a food processor fitted with a steel blade (I prefer the blender).
- Add the remaining ingredients, except the water, to the blender or food processor, and blend to a coarse or a smooth puree (to your taste). Transfer to a bowl, taste and adjust seasonings, and thin out with water if desired. Allow to stand for 30 minutes or longer before serving to allow the flavors to develop. You may wish to thin out after it stands.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 39, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 358 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
CHILI VERDE
Store-bought green salsa makes a bright flavor base for this stew.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 2h10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Season pork with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed pot, add pork, onion, salsa, and broth. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until pork pulls apart easily, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Skim fat off top. Season with salt and pepper. Top with cilantro and limes to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 g, Fat 14 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 5 g
MARTHA'S SALSA VERDE
From Martha Stewart 'Great Parties'. Tomatillos are blanched to take away bitterness. Cooking time is chilling time. Posted for ZWT.
Provided by alligirl
Categories Sauces
Time 4h15m
Yield 4 cups, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Add tomatillos to boiling water; cook 3 to 5 minutes, until just soft. Drain. Let cool; chop into 1/2 inch pieces.
- Toss in bowl with remaining ingredients. Refrigerate several hours before serving.
- *Note* Salsa will keep refrigerated for 3 days.
SALSA VERDE FOR POACHED CHICKEN BREAST
Serve this flavorful salsa with poached chicken.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Seafood Recipes
Yield Makes about 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk together oil, anchovies, capers, mustard, and salt. Stir in shallot-vinegar mixture, then add the herbs. Season with salt. Serve immediately.
GRILLED FISH WITH SALSA VERDE
This parsley sauce, made with capers and garlic, is a perfect complement to mild-tasting cod. You could use other fish, or try the sauce on grilled meat, chicken or vegetables. No grill? Broil the fish instead: Put it on a sheet pan, position the oven rack about 4 inches or so below the broiler and heat it to high. Cook the fish for just a few minutes; there's no need to flip it, and it will cook fast.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, weeknight, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- To make the salsa verde, combine the garlic, anchovy fillet, salt and capers in a mini food processor and pulse to a paste. (Alternatively, use an immersion blender and combine the ingredients in a jar and blend to a paste.) Add the olive oil and parsley and blend to a purée. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If using within a few hours, allow to sit at room temperature. Otherwise, refrigerate. Allow to come to room temperature before using.
- Prepare a hot grill. When the grill is ready, season the fish with salt and pepper on both sides and brush generously on both sides with olive oil. Grill for about 3 minutes on each side, just until you can pull the flesh apart with a fork. Remove from the heat and serve with the salsa verde.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 248, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 399 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. Roma tomatoes are a good choice because they are meaty and have fewer seeds.
- Roast the tomatoes before blending them. This will concentrate their flavor and make the salsa more delicious.
- Use a variety of herbs in your salsa. Cilantro, basil, and oregano are all good choices.
- Add some heat to your salsa with chili peppers. Be sure to taste the salsa before adding too much heat.
- Serve your salsa immediately or store it in the refrigerator for later use. Salsa will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Martha's Salsa Verde is a delicious and versatile recipe that can be used as a dip, a sauce, or a marinade. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. With its fresh, bright flavor, this salsa is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer or snack, give Martha's Salsa Verde a try. You won't be disappointed!
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