Salsa Verde Cruda

Bricia Lopez, a cookbook author and Los Angeles restaurateur, says this raw salsa is what she craves when eating tacos, especially crunchy chorizo tacos on a scorching hot day, because it is somehow refreshing, despite its electric-like heat. It is also one of the easiest salsas she makes. If you’re in the mood for a refreshing, instant heat, this is where to get that. But there is no shame in cutting down on the amount of serrano, Bricia adds; feel free to use only half. The flavor will still be there.