Super Bowl Sunday Recipes: Serrano Salsa Verde

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1 small white onion, diced, 1 tablespoon reserved
• 10 serrano chiles, stems removed
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup cilantro
• 3/4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt

Procedures

1. In a skillet, heat the oil on medium and add the onion (except for the one tablespoon set aside), serranos, and garlic cloves. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes or until the skin on the chiles starts to pop and bubble.
   
   
2. Transfer chiles, onion, and garlic to a blender; add cilantro, water, vinegar, cumin, and salt. Purée until smooth, add more salt if desired, and top with reserved diced onions.