Chef Dirk Troop's Jalepeno Lime Serrano Tomatillo M

Name: Chef Dirk Troop's Jalepeno Lime Serrano Tomatillo Mopping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 raw seedless jalapenos; 3 limes (juice); 3 seedless serrano chilies, roasted in saute pan until lightly browned, then chilled; 10 tomatillos, roasted in saute pan until lightly browned, then chilled; 4 teeth garlic cloves, blanched in water for 2 minutes, then chilled; 12 ounces Canada Dry ginger ale; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 ounces of your favorite reposado tequila; 2 whipped egg whites; 1 bunch fresh cilantro; 12 bunch fresh mint leaves, no stems; kosher salt and white pepper

Servings: persons

5 raw seedless jalapenos
3 limes (juice)
3 seedless serrano chilies, roasted in saute pan until lightly browned, then chilled
10 tomatillos, roasted in saute pan until lightly browned, then chilled
4 teeth garlic cloves, blanched in water for 2 minutes, then chilled
12 ounces Canada Dry ginger ale
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 ounces of your favorite reposado tequila
2 whipped egg whites
1 bunch fresh cilantro
12 bunch fresh mint leaves, no stems
kosher salt and white pepper

1
Prep all of your veggies.
2
Remove the seeds form your jalapenos and serrano chilies.
3
Make sure that you have squeezed the juice from the 3 limes, roasted the chilies and tomatillos in a saute pan to a light brown (chill after roasting), blanched your garlic cloves (teeth) in water for two minutes, and whipped your egg whites.
4
In a bar blender add all of the veggies, lime juice and 6oz of ginger ale, start blending.
5
Add the brown sugar, tequila and herbs and blend again.
6
Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed, then add your egg whites.
7
Blend again.
8
If sauce is lacking consistency add up to an additional 6oz of ginger ale and blend a final time if needed.
9
Add mopping sauce to food and enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 raw seedless jalapenos, 3 limes (juice), 3 seedless serrano chilies, roasted in saute pan until lightly browned, then chilled, 10 tomatillos, roasted in saute pan until lightly browned, then chilled, and more.

Yes, Chef Dirk Troop's Jalepeno Lime Serrano Tomatillo Mopping Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chef Dirk Troop's Jalepeno Lime Serrano Tomatillo Mopping Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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