Chipotle Salsa Recipe

Chipotle Salsa Recipe

Chipotles are a hot spicy smoked red chili used in Mexican food recipes, especially in salsa.
SALSA RECIPE INGREDIENTS

* 6 small tomatillos, husked
* 5 large garlic cloves
* 4 plum tomatoes
* 1/4 large onion
* 3 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, seeded and finely chopped, with 2 teaspoons of the adobo sauce
* 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
* Coarse salt
* 1/2 teaspoon sugar

SALSA RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
First of all heat a large cast-iron skillet. When it is very hot, add the tomatillos, garlic cloves, tomatoes and onion and cook over low heat, turning frequently, until blackened in spots and softened, 8 to 10 minutes.
Transfer the vegetables to a plate and let cool.
And then put the tomatillos, garlic, tomatoes and onion in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
Add the chipotles and adobo sauce, cilantro, salt and sugar and pulse just until combined.
The salsa is ready to serve...enjoy !
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Caribbean Salsa

Caribbean Salsa Recipe

SALSA RECIPE INGREDIENTS
* 2 Tablespoon diced peeled onion
* 2 cups tomatoes,seeded and diced
* 1 habanero chile, seeded and finely minced
* 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
* 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
* 2 limes, juiced
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
* salt to taste

SALSA RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
First of all place the diced onion in a fine mesh strainer, rinse with cold water, drain and pat dry between layers of paper towels.
And then combine with tomatoes, red bell pepper, pineapple, lime juice, basil, chile and salt.
Chill at least 30 minutes before serving.
Serve as dipping salsa or with your favorite grilled fish or seafood...enjoy the salsa !
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