Delicious Salsa Verde
- Ready In:
- 12mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Yields:
-
1 1/2 cups
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, tops with tender stems only coarsely chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in 1/4 cup of cold water
- salt and pepper
directions
- In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, then add the onion, scallions, garlic, oregano, and cumin. Sauté the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Place the onion mixture in a blender or food processor with the cilantro and chicken broth and process until pureed.
- Return the puree to the skillet, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring until it comes to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cornstarch mixture. Continue to cook, stirring until the liquid returns to a boil. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
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