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Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Mexican Salsa - The Renowned Mexican Dish Everyone Adores

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By Messi Pedro

Salsa is a broad term that represent a variety of dishes all over the world. More often than not though, the term is distinctly linked to a type of Mexican sauce. Tomatoes are an integral part of authentic salsas although it has to be said that many salsas are made without the use of tomatoes. Chilli pepper and onions can be mixed with tomatoes depending on the type of salsa. There are also a variety of ways to prepare Mexican salsas. They can be cooked or served fresh. The ingredients can also be roasted, grilled, or sauteed first.

In Mexico, salsas have been used as dips or as relishes. Mexican dishes rely on sauces to get that tingy taste and a salsa complements the tastes of most Mexican dishes.. Salsas can both enhance the filling effects of plain tortillas and moderate the rich flavors of beans, cheese and ground meat. The original style salsas have also become popular because of their obvious health benefits.

It possesses some disease fighting substances and nutrients like phytochemicals and capsaicin that is induced by ingredients like tomatoes and pepper. Salsas have therefore thought of as healthy flavorful side dishes, appetizers, dips and toppings. Salsas are often served with fish, meat and poultry or with plain rice or tortillas. Salsa is so popular that many have and experimented and created different recipes around it over the years. Salsas are now made with various ingredients - various fruits, spices, herbs and even with artificial flavors.

Tomatoes and some other salsa ingredients were once prepared using a traditional Mexican mortar and pestle. This method has now been replaced by blenders and food processors. It is a fact though that the use of mortar and pestle still brings out a distinctly strong aroma and taste that is different from using modern gadgets.

It is a common concept that Mexican salsas are very hot and spicy. So if you don't like spicy food be wary of that and make changes accordingly. Real Mexican salsas however are not burning hot. Adding one, maybe two chili peppers, perhaps a serrano, or jalapeno pepper is enough. Some people use green tomatoes instead of the customary tomatillos, but believe me, the two are different and the latter has a husk around it .

Many of the ingredients used to make salsa are often roasted in an open fire. Nowadays most roasting is performed by means of an outdoor grill or in the oven. Grilling your substances will also make it simpler for you to peel your ingredients. Do remember though that you must not wash your tomatoes and peppers while peeling. The water can wash away part of the taste that has been derived by the grilling process. - 24553

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