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Homemade Salsas
Date July 8, 2011
Author creative

Homemade Salsas

Homemade Salsas

Homemade Salsas

 

Homemade Salsas

Have you ever been in a food-rut? You’ve cooked chicken, fish and beef for the past few weeks, and have run out of ways to serve it. After using all of your cooking methods, you’ve hit dead-end wall; protein boredom! So, what to do, what to do… You don’t have to drop your chicken, fish, or pork; try a creative accompaniment.

Everyone loves salsa- it’s great on chips, and even better on Mexican food. It’s usually made with ripe tomatoes, sweet onions, cilantro, hot peppers and lime juice. Once these ingredients have macerated for a few hours, the flavors blend together and create a multi-layered taste sensation. What most people don’t know is that there are many variations of salsa. Some are made with tomatoes, while others include fresh mangoes, pineapple, sweet corn and jicama. Besides being good on chips and ethnic foods, these salsas enhance the flavors of fresh fish, chicken, and pork.

Here are a few recipes for non-traditional salsa that are sure to make your lips smack!

Don’t forget- you can also make your own tortilla chips too. Simply buy some traditional corn tortillas (try blue corn for some added color), cut them into wedges, and fry in 350 degree vegetable, or peanut oil. Once the tortilla chips have turned golden brown, remove from the hot oil and season with salt and pepper!

Chef Chuck Kerber
cooksandeats.com
chuck@cooksandeats.com

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