Potatoes are already good, no one’s denying that, but the reason salsa verde is such a great addition to rich, creamy potato dishes is that it gives the heaviness the sour kick in the pants they often need.
Some classic casseroles show how the flavor of salsa verde works as a good match for potatoes. New Mexico’s favorite green chile stew and pork chile verde, a similar dish from Mexico, are both simple, rustic meals that often feature soft potatoes as the main accompaniment to the stew. They use variations on salsa verde as the base for a powerful, tangy broth that goes well with the mild, earthy potatoes. There’s not much of a jump from that to pouring some green chile salsa over mashed potatoes, so try some salsa verde with your favorite potato preparation and enjoy the sunny power of green food.
