What do you think of when you think of salsa? If you are like most Americans, the first thing, which comes to mind, is probably the very mild sauces which are available in a jar at any grocery store or convenience store. This tomato-based, mild flavored salsa is indeed a type which you may see in Mexico, but there is a lot more to Mexican salsas than the Americanized variety you can find just about anywhere.
Over the last decade or so, salsa has really caught on with the American palate, managing to overtake ketchup as the best selling condiment in America. The most popular type is the mild tomato-based one discussed above, but there are a lot of different varieties you may want to try. While many are spicier than what you may be familiar with, fear not: there are Mexican salsas for every palate, from the most heat-averse to the most adventurous.
Salsa is the Spanish word for "sauce" and while it conjures a certain type of sauce to our minds, the word is used to refer to all manner of different condiments seen at the table in Mexico and increasingly, the US as well. There are salsa recipes, which are made from many different ingredients.
Other than the basic tomato salsa with onions. Herbs and peppers (usually jalapeno or Serrano peppers), you will also find many green salsas (called salsa verde in Spanish) which are made from tomatillos and green chilies. There are also salsas made from ground pumpkin seeds and nuts with chocolate and chilies, salsas made from dried chilies like pasilla and guajillo peppers and even fruits!
If you like a Mexican food recipe and are looking to try a Mexican salsa recipe, which is a little different yet is still on the milder side, why not try making a fruit salsa? The most commonly used fruits in these salsas are mangoes and peaches, since these fruits have a good balance of acidity and sweetness, making them good companions for tomato and cilantro while taking some of the burn out of the jalapenos or other hot peppers. These salsas are a delight, especially if you have never tried them before.
It is easy to make your own fruit-based salsas as well. While peach and mango are two of the best fruits for this purpose, you can experiment in your kitchen to find a salsa recipe that you are fond of.
Another popular type of salsa you may want to try making on your own if you have not already is pico de gallo (Spanish for "rooster's beak"). While salsa is almost always a quick and easy thing to make, pico de gallo is perhaps the easiest of all. It is a simple recipe consisting of diced tomatoes, onions and a little jalapeno peppers. Most cooks prefer to add a little finely chopped cilantro and some limejuice as well to give it a little more zip.
Unfortunately, we do not have nearly enough time to tell you about all of the many variations on Mexican salsas which you could try at home. These ideas can get you off to a good start; with a little research and a little experimentation in your kitchen, you are sure to come up with some of your very own salsa recipes, which can add a little variety; and a little spice to your own Mexican creations. - 30289
Over the last decade or so, salsa has really caught on with the American palate, managing to overtake ketchup as the best selling condiment in America. The most popular type is the mild tomato-based one discussed above, but there are a lot of different varieties you may want to try. While many are spicier than what you may be familiar with, fear not: there are Mexican salsas for every palate, from the most heat-averse to the most adventurous.
Salsa is the Spanish word for "sauce" and while it conjures a certain type of sauce to our minds, the word is used to refer to all manner of different condiments seen at the table in Mexico and increasingly, the US as well. There are salsa recipes, which are made from many different ingredients.
Other than the basic tomato salsa with onions. Herbs and peppers (usually jalapeno or Serrano peppers), you will also find many green salsas (called salsa verde in Spanish) which are made from tomatillos and green chilies. There are also salsas made from ground pumpkin seeds and nuts with chocolate and chilies, salsas made from dried chilies like pasilla and guajillo peppers and even fruits!
If you like a Mexican food recipe and are looking to try a Mexican salsa recipe, which is a little different yet is still on the milder side, why not try making a fruit salsa? The most commonly used fruits in these salsas are mangoes and peaches, since these fruits have a good balance of acidity and sweetness, making them good companions for tomato and cilantro while taking some of the burn out of the jalapenos or other hot peppers. These salsas are a delight, especially if you have never tried them before.
It is easy to make your own fruit-based salsas as well. While peach and mango are two of the best fruits for this purpose, you can experiment in your kitchen to find a salsa recipe that you are fond of.
Another popular type of salsa you may want to try making on your own if you have not already is pico de gallo (Spanish for "rooster's beak"). While salsa is almost always a quick and easy thing to make, pico de gallo is perhaps the easiest of all. It is a simple recipe consisting of diced tomatoes, onions and a little jalapeno peppers. Most cooks prefer to add a little finely chopped cilantro and some limejuice as well to give it a little more zip.
Unfortunately, we do not have nearly enough time to tell you about all of the many variations on Mexican salsas which you could try at home. These ideas can get you off to a good start; with a little research and a little experimentation in your kitchen, you are sure to come up with some of your very own salsa recipes, which can add a little variety; and a little spice to your own Mexican creations. - 30289
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Enchiladas are known all over the world, like a lot of other Mexican foods, perhaps because they are a unique food and nothing else will do when you have an enchilada craving! Enchiladas are easy to make yourself and they make a really tasty and filling dinner for the family.
