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Salsa Cruda! Fresh Salsa!

August 16, 2021Leave a Comment

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Salsa cruda translates to raw salsa. The freshest and fastest salsa recipe I know how to prepare. It is possible that it will take you longer to dice and mince that garlic and onion! Lol!

Salsa cruda on a wooden spoon
Do you know that tomatillos are part of the gooseberry family? Naturally tart, so season accordingly.

Here We Go! Salsa Cruda!

Let’s cut to the chase already! Some days I have no intention of documenting a recipe photo by photo. Recording a video seems a lot easier these days.

https://animoto.com/play/Ec6M0AdY9tDiYypzTPg8FQ

Raw, uncooked salsa recipes can be prepared with various ingredients. Skies the limit, really!

Bowl of salsa cruda with wooden spoon inside

What Do You Serve This Salsa With?

My favorite way to enjoy this salsa is any time I prepare pork carnitas. Need more tomatillo salsa recipes?

carnitas toaco with salsa cruda and salsa macha close up

Carnitas! Many More Recipes!

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Salsa Cruda on a wooden spoon

Salsa Cruda! Fresh Salsa!

Easy! Fresh! Delicious!
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Course: Salsa/Sauces
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 cups

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 6 large tomatillos peeled, washed and roughly chopped
  • 2-4 serrano peppers or 1-2 jalapeños, roughly chopped
  • handful of freshly washed cilantro
  • Juice of half a large lime
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/3 cup white onion diced
  • 1 clove of garlic minced
  • Splash of water optional

Instructions

  • To the blender, add tomatillos, serrano peppers, lime juice, cilantro and salt to taste. Pulse blender until you have a coarse looking salsa. Or if you prefer, blend smoother.
  • Pour into serving dish. Taste for salt. Mix in a splash of cool water if salsa is too thick. Mix in diced onion and minced garlic.
  • Salsa is best if enjoyed within 2 days, 3 days tops. Keep covered tightly in refrigerator.

Notes

You can create this same salsa using roughly chopped roma tomatoes too!
Tried this recipe?Mention @pinaenlacocina or tag #pinaenlacocina!

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Hi, my name is Sonia Mendez Garcia. My parents Ramiro and Blanca Mendez moved to the United States from Monterrey, Mexico in 1963. I am first generation Mexican American born in Los Angeles, California. Cooking has always been one of my passions in life. This is my journey and I can't wait to see what the future holds. Read More…

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