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| Posted: Sun Sep 29th, 2013 07:30 pm |
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Vargr
Vargr
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This recipe is mostly to record an "ad hoc" Mango Salsa this wuffy created while visiting Boojum and Shadowcat-X this September. The concoction turned out quite tasty, with a nice mix of sweet, savory, fruity and vegetable flavors.
As with any Salsa, the quality of the ingredients translates to quality of the salsa's flavors. We started with some lovely veggies from the local farmer's market, then added some nice produce from the grocery store to make up the difference (Mango, scallions, ginger, & cilantro).
Quantities are approximate, as Vargr wasn't using measuring cups or spoons as he sliced and diced the fresh goodies. But these should be close enough to recreate this dish if you like.
There is a very mild heat to this dish, created from a bit of ginger 'bite' and the warmth of the peppers. But using ripe jalapenos gives a more 'fruity' than 'hot' result, especially if you remove the seeds and interior membranes before mincing (as wuff did).
It would be very easy to "heat this up" if desired. Just increase the amount of jalapeno, or substitute a hotter variety pepper. A dash of cayenne or crushed pepper flakes would also up the fiery content noticeably.
INGREDIENTS
1 Lg Mango, peeled, pitted, and diced to 1/4" cubes
1 bunch scallions (green onions), white and green parts, chopped small
2 Ripe (red) Jalapenos, seeds & interior membranes removed, minced
2 Tbs (approx 2.5 ") fresh ginger, peeled, minced
1 Med Poblano (Ancho) Chili pepper, seeds removed, diced to 1/4" cubes
1 Sm heirloom Tomato, diced (any tomato with robust, fruity tomato flavors will do)
1 Doz sweet "grape" tomatoes, halved
1 Doz sweet seedless grapes, halved
1 Sm bunch Cilantro, chopped fine (about 1/3 C)
Juice of 1 Lemon
1 packet "yellow" sweetener (or 1/2 Tbs honey)
1/8-1/4 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
Place all ingredients in a medium size plastic tub w/lid. Stir, or cover and shake to combine. Allow to "rest" in refrigerator for at least an hour for flavors to meld.
Enjoy with tortilla chips.
Makes about 3 Cups.
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| Posted: Mon Sep 30th, 2013 02:37 pm |
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boojum
boojum
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This was a REALLY good salsa, and even better 5 hours later when ShadowCat-X and I finished it off. I would categorize this as a Fresh salsa, however. I think that it is the fresh ingredients that make it so tasty and that it should be eaten on the same day it is made... as opposed to some of the store salsa's where it doesn't matter when you eat them.
Boojum the brown bunny
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