Making Salsa(s)

I know that this will make it seem as if I’m trying to hang on to the last bit of summer, but to be fair, it’s summer all-year round over here in the equator so me making some salsa is perfectly justified. I made these to accompany the next two food posts and they can be used to spruce up any other dishes as well. There was quite a lot leftover so I stored them in jars inside the fridge - I’m just waiting for my sister to dare me to eat nothing but salsa for a whole month like she did with the Tarka Dhal.

Corn and Black Bean Salsa:

[1 tin of black beans, drained and rinsed + fresh (or canned) corn kernels  + 1 tomato, seeded and chopped + chopped fresh parsley +  juice of 1 lime + 1 tablespoon vegetable oil + 1 clove of garlic, minced+ 1-2 chillies, finely chopped + 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds + 1/4 teaspoon salt, black pepper]

To prepare salsa, combine lime juice, oil, minced garlic, chillies, cumin seeds, salt & pepper in a bowl. Mix to combine.

Add the rest of the  ingredients and mix well. 

Pineapple and Mango Salsa:

[fresh pineapple, chopped + mango, chopped + cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped + shallots, finely sliced + juice of 1/2 lime + fresh cilantro, chopped + salt & pepper to taste]

Combine pineapple and remaining ingredients in a medium bowl and stir to combine. 

 Use the salsa to spruce up chicken, seafood or even rice dishes.

Enjoy!

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17. rubberbend said: Are the shallots and garlic raw? I don’t really like ‘em bulbs, but I think they’re awesome. :)
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