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Green Habanero Taqueria Sauce
Bright green habanero sauce like you'd find at a Mexican taqueria. Seriously hot!
Prep Time
15 min
Difficulty
easy
Consistency
thin
Ingredients
9 items- 10 green habanero peppers
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tomatillos
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- 1Blend all ingredients until very smooth and bright green.
- 2For raw version, no cooking needed - just bottle and refrigerate.
- 3For cooked version, simmer 5 minutes.
- 4The raw version has brighter flavor but shorter shelf life (1 week).
- 5Cooked version keeps 2-3 weeks.
- 6Use drops, not spoonfuls!
Flavor Profile
freshcitrusintense heattaqueria-style
Best For
tacostostadascarnitasMexican food
Frequently Asked Questions
How spicy is Green Habanero Taqueria Sauce?
Green Habanero Taqueria Sauce is rated as extreme heat — extremely hot and only for serious heat lovers. You can adjust the heat by using fewer peppers or removing the seeds and membranes.
How long does it take to make Green Habanero Taqueria Sauce?
Green Habanero Taqueria Sauce requires 15 minutes of prep time. It's a relatively quick recipe to prepare.
What peppers are used in Green Habanero Taqueria Sauce?
This recipe uses: 10 green habanero peppers. You can adjust the types of peppers used based on your heat preference and availability.