Salsa is a popular condiment in Spanish and Mexican cuisine made from tomatoes, onion, garlic, coriander, salt, chili peppers, and vinegar or lemon juice. It can be used as a dip or a flavoring for food, and can be made with other vegetables or fruit. Salsa is low in carbohydrates, fat, and cholesterol and has nutritional value.
Almost every cuisine in the world has its own version of taste. Indian food includes chutney. Western food tends towards chow-chow or pickle taste. In Spanish and Mexican cuisine, salsa is king. Homemade real salsa bears little resemblance to the substance found on grocery store shelves. The word means “salsa” in Spanish and is usually a condiment made from tomatoes, onion, garlic, coriander, salt and chili peppers, with a touch of vinegar or lemon juice for acidity. Sometimes, the mixture is cooked or blanched tomatoes, but it is often served without added heat.
As with most of these types of condiments, salsa serves many purposes. In the past, it was a good way to preserve tomatoes in a tasty way. It also preserved their nutritional value. The sauce also added seasoning and taste to the food. In modern times, it is generally used to flavor foods or as a dip for tortilla chips. However, it can be combined with a cheese dip to make a tasty snack or as a condiment or condiment for Mexican food.
Salsa is usually made with a tomato base, but can also be made with other vegetables or fruit. Mango Salsa is a recently popular addition to the repertoire. It uses basically the same ingredients, but replaces the diced mango with tomatoes. Peach sauce is also an interesting variation on the dish, as are tomato-based recipes with black beans and corn added to the mix. The common denominator is that it contains a kind of chilli inside. The cook, of course, determines the amount of heat and it can range from mild to volcanic.
Every Mexican restaurant has its own version of salsa. Some roast the tomatoes before adding them. Some restaurants saute their onions or use other types of hot peppers such as banana peppers, rather than the traditional jalapeno. Some restaurants prefer to serve a “chunky” sauce, while others prefer a smoother blend.
One of the best attributes of salsa is its nutritional value. It has vitamin C and all the good things associated with tomatoes. Plus, it’s low in carbohydrates, fat, and cholesterol. On average, one serving has about 15 calories — certainly better than the average French onion dip. Thus, it is a healthy snack, as well as a delicious one. It’s easy to make at home and any cook who wants to try it will be rewarded with the result.
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