One Weird Trick That Will Make Your Salsas Better Recipe and Photos by Héctor González

Salsa like you've never made before. Photo by Hector Gonzales.

We all love avocados. If you don't, that's ok. No judgement. If you adore that luscious green fruit, you know that it's expensive at times. Do you know you can trick your guests into thinking they are eating an avocado salsa? Hear me OUT. This method made the rounds (aka breaking thousands of minds) on Mexican Twitter a few weeks back, and now you need to try it.

The secret? Zucchini. Yeah. REALLY.

The steps are simple: Boil tomatillos and zucchini, fry a jalapeño, add garlic, salt and cilantro, blend and presto!

Here are the deets for this FAKE Creamy Green Salsa:

• 1 lb tomatillos
• 1/2 lb zucchini, cut into quarters
• 1 jalapeño or more, depending on your tolerance
• 2-4 cloves of garlic. I suggest more.
• 3 tbsp preferred oil
• 1 tsp salt
• Handful of cilantro

In a pot, put the tomatillos and the zucchini. Set heat on high. When the water is boiling, reduce heat to simmer and cook for 5 minutes, removing the tomatillos and zucchini from the water when done.. In a pan, heat the oil and fry the peppers. Save the oil. Put the tomatillos, zucchini, hot pepper, garlic, salt, oil and cilantro into a blender. Blend until smooth. Break you friends' hearts and lose their confidence* serving with your favorite tortilla chips. *The writer isn't responsible for whatever happens after you serve this to your acquaintances

 

How to Salsa in Pictures:

Gather ingredients.

Fry your jalapeno. Save the oil!

Boil zucchini and tomatillos. No tomatillos? Sub green tomatoes.

Blend tomatillos, zucchini, pepper, oil, and salt with cilantro and garlic.

Grab the chips.