I want to be inspired to create something different and new

so what exciting salsas do you make from scratch ?

For mine, I use sweet peppers, banana peppers, chipotle/jalapenos, habaneros, and a shitload of cilantro and lime on top of a 'regular' salsa recipe.

Do you like sweet salsas? Chunky, or liquefied?

INSATIABLE said:

MMMM sounds yummy

I like chunky I don't like liquefied - sweet is okay too

I like them all ( almost !)

Mach said:

I can eat a whole tub of pico de gallo if I'm not supervised.

My best friend has an insane chunky mango salsa he makes. It's got a touch of spice but is great as a 'sweet' salsa. I've just emailed him for the recipe for ya.

Pardon me for my naivety, but do you get a decent array of central/south American produce on the east coast? Are things like small peppers, avocados, mangos, guavas, etc relatively cheap, or are they costly for you?

I have a friend in Montana who doesn't even know what avocados taste like. So I don't want to fill this thread up with impossible recipe lists.

INSATIABLE said:

INSATIABLE said:

insane chunky mango salsa YUMMY

Yes we have a very decent array of those mentioned things and the price is not bad

I love Montana - used to spend all my summers on my uncles horse ranch out there

evenstar said:

That's what I'm trying to say. As if there aren't at least RESTAURANTS with them on the menu or something.

Maybe we take our produce section for granted out here. I don't know how I'm going to survive leaving CA and our incredible fresh authentic Mexican cuisine.

Maybe I'll just move to Mexico.

Mach said:

Sorry for being such a ditz. I just didn't want to make a blind assumption, as I do that enough already. Glad to know you guys aren't missing out!


! It's a place I'd like to call home (amongst so many others) before I die.

Also on that list: overcoming my horse problem.

INSATIABLE said:

ugh, i know, living somewhere without mexican food just seems WRONG.

INSATIABLE said:

I have been acre shopping the last 2 months out there DUDE I need a little more $

come on over - can help ya out with the horse fear issue


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[Edited 11/19/07 10:14am]

Mach said:

NICE! It would be so fantastic if you could make that happen in the future!!



What a silly fear, but the mere thought of getting near one of those beautiful creatures gives me childhood nightmare-like sensations.


On a lighter note (), here is what I've got so far for that mango salsa. It sounds wacky, and I don't remember tasting most of this stuff. It's via text and I've asked for specific amounts and instructions, so hopefully they will come later. The ingredients are:

Mango (2)
Jalapeno (1)
Red onion (to taste)
Cilantro (to taste)
Fresh lime juice (to taste)

Not very helpful, I'm sorry. He's in Idaho right now and his recipe is home here in CA. I've asked about specifics on the 'to taste' portions, and whether this is chunky or pureed, or a bit of both.

Also, this sounds sweet AND spicy. As for sweet salsas, I had a half-baked apple/pear cinnamon-lime salsa that was incredible. I'm trying to find it right now.

Fear of an animal that far outweighs you is not silly They can out run you and overpower you. Generally though they can not outsmart you. They are amazing athletes and if you are ever blessed to be on their team, earn and give them respect, it can be a very powerful experience.

i thought this thread was about dancing.

oops.

I used to make a sweet corn & black bean salsa from scratch. I will try to find the recipe for it. I am not sure if brought it with me.

I like it hot

Fresh Cilantro 1 bundle

32oz diced tomatoes

1 Medium Yellow Onion

1/2 cup sliced jalapeno's

3 limes

2 table spoons habanera juice

1/2 cup minced garlic

Dice Onion

1/2 bundle cilantro chopped not too much of the stem

Squeeze limes



Put everything in blender. Use pulse button. Blend to your own liking.

Here is a recipe my sweetie just loves!

Thanx Keep um comming

Add some pinneaple.

JasmineFire said:

we can dance

There is a delicious kiwi salsa recipe on allrecipes.com I used at this job I used to work at, where I did product demo's and had to do kiwi that day. It was wonderful. I'll try to track it down again. I tweaked it a little bit to suit my own tastes when I made it, but I had a million people begging for the recipe that day.

CortestheKiller said:

wow ... now that is unique

Mach said:

I'm having a hard time finding it, but this one sounds good!
http://allrecipes.com/Rec...etail.aspx

CortestheKiller said:

TY

I found this one

Kiwi Salsa
Ingredients:
3 to 4 kiwis, peeled and diced (1-1/2 cups)
1 orange, peeled and diced
1 cup jicama, peeled and diced
1/2 cup diced sweet red or yellow bell pepper
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 small jalapeno pepper, minced, seeds and veins removed
1/4 teaspoon salt

In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients, mixing well. Chill briefly and serve.

Recipe makes 3 cups salsa.

Mach said:

that one's not it.

All I remember is I put some green chiles in there cos I had no jalapenos, I used kiwis, and fresh tomatoes, and the spices I just added til it tasted good. And garlic... and the lime juice, and a bit of cilantro.

I ought to be able to find the damn thing around the house if I keep looking!

2 cups fresh whole kernel white corn (I have used frozen sweet yellow/white combo- thaw first)

2-3 large tomatoes, diced
1 large jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
3 green onions, sliced
1/3 cups chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet bell peppers ( I like to used red, yellow & orange)
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies, undrained
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp your favourite hot sauce


Combine all ingredients, and toss gently. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or overnight.

Serve and enjoy !!

I could not find my black bean one but I have added one can of black beans to this recipe.
[Edited 11/20/07 7:44am]

shanti0608 said:

TY

Mach said:

Your welcome.
We would make that every summer for pool parties.
It is addictive though especially with blue corn chips

MMMM....I love salsa! I'm copy/pasting all these

I like to mix

tomatoes
corn
black bean
peppers
onion
garlic
cilanto
lime juice
salt/pepper
Jalapeno
sweet chilli
cucumber (peeled & diced)

It goes good with EVERYTHING
Never really measure it, I just go with the flow, and there's always some in my fridge...though my last batch was a bit too hot