| Cinco de Mayo |
Serve up homemade salsa this
Cinco de Mayo
from Metro Creative Connection
Much like St . Patrick ’ s Day is celebrated by people with no trace of Irish heritage , Cinco de Mayo has become a day of celebration for people who do not trace their ancestry to Mexico . In fact , History . com notes that Cinco de Mayo is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico , where the day commemorates a symbolic yet not significantly strategic win by a heavily outnumbered Mexican army over French forces sent by Napoleon III to establish an empire on Mexican land . In the United States , Cinco de Mayo has become a day to commemorate Mexican culture , including its much-loved cuisine .
Food is front and center at many Cinco de Mayo celebrations . Home cooks hosting friends or those who simply want to enjoy some homemade Mexican fare this Cinco de Mayo can try their hands at this recipe for “ Fiery Corn Salsa ” from Kelley Cleary Coffeen ’ s “ 200 Easy Mexican Recipes ” ( Robert Rose ).
Fiery Corn Salsa
Makes 2 cups
1 / 4 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro 3 tomatoes , seeded and diced 1½ cups corn kernels 2 to 3 jalapeño peppers , seeded and diced Salt and freshly ground black pepper
In a large bowl , combine oil , lime juice and cilantro . Add tomatoes , corn and jalapeño to taste . Mix well until corn mixture is well coated . Season with salt and pepper to taste . Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate , stirring occasionally , for 1 hour or up to 2 days .
Tip : In place of the corn kernels , you can used canned corn , drained ; frozen corn , thawed ; or corn from the cob , cooked on the stove top . For a smoky flavor , use corn grilled on the barbecue grill . n
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