Lupin Free Salsa Verde Stir-Fry Sauce
Bright, tangy, and just a little smoky from the cumin, this salsa verde stir-fry sauce brings serious weeknight energy to whatever you're cooking. Tomatillos are simmered until they soften and split, then blended with jalapeño, cilantro, scallion greens, and a hit of lime juice for a sauce that tastes genuinely vibrant and fresh. A splash of tamari and a touch of maple syrup round out the flavor with savory depth and the faintest whisper of sweetness. The cornstarch slurry at the end is the secret weapon — it transforms the blended salsa into a glossy, clingy stir-fry sauce that actually coats your vegetables or protein instead of pooling at the bottom of the pan. Lupin flour and lupin-derived ingredients have quietly made their way into a surprising number of packaged sauces and spice blends, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the safest and most satisfying route. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can cook with confidence and zero label anxiety. Make a batch on Sunday and you'll have a bold, ready-to-go sauce waiting in the fridge all week.
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4 servings
For the sauce
- 8 oz (about 5–6 medium) tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 2 tbsp garlic-infused oil
- ½ cup scallion greens, thinly sliced (green tops only)
- 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and roughly chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 tbsp tamari
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp fine salt, or to taste
For the slurry
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- 1
Place the tomatillos in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a steady simmer and cook for 8–10 minutes, until the tomatillos are fully softened, have turned from bright green to olive-drab, and are just beginning to split.
- 2
Drain the tomatillos and transfer them to a blender. Add the scallion greens, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, tamari, maple syrup, cumin, and salt. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.
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