Food Mexico and Me Aug. 2015 | Page 37

SALSA TIME Salsa Time Mexican food without salsa and dancing without Cumbia are things that must never be imagined. If you are a devoted follower of Mexican recipes, you cannot miss the great taste and variety of the salsa. The method of preparing the salsa is simple. You just have to know the basics of cutting, chopping, mincing, and garnishing. There are many types of salsa made from different veggies. But most of them contain onion, tomato and spices as the traditional ingredients. You can also use plenty of cut and dry fruits for garnishing the salsa. Tomato and Tomato Magic Salsa Cucumber Salsa INGREDIENTS 1 large cup tomato finely chopped 1 cup sweet onion, finely cut 4 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed 2 pieces jalapeño chile, seeded and minced 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped 1 large cucumber, seed-less, finely chopped and also a few slices A fine mix of salt and pepper powder Directions: 1. Mix the tomatoes, chopped cucumber and onion nicely in a bowl, add a bit of salt and pepper powder. Let it marinate for 1 minute, then add the jalapeño and stir for 1 more minute. 2. Now, add the lemon-concentrate and stir with a spoon for about 1 minute. 3. Take out the mix and spread it on a plate uniformly. 4. Dress it up with the cucumber slices and serve. www.mexico.is INGREDIENTS 1 cup onion, finely chopped 1 cup tomato, finely chopped 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped 3 to 4 pieces red-chile, vertically sliced 2-3 pieces garlic, freshly cut 2-3 pieces jalapeño chile, finely cut 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 1/2 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed Directions: 1. Add 1/2 cup onion, 1/2 cup tomato, green bell pepper and garlic pieces in a bowl and stir the mix with a spoon thoroughly. 2. Add the salt and lemon juice and stir for 1 minute. Keep aside for 1 minute. 3. Now, take the red chili, mix it with 1/2 cup tomatoes and grind into a fine puree. Add salt to taste and keep it in a small bowl. 4. Now take the cilantro with 2 pieces of Jalapeño and 1/2 cup onion. Grind them finely into a pure. Keep it aside in a small bowl. 5. Mix both purees with the preparation of step 1 and serve fresh. Special Edition 2015  Food Mexico and Me  37