Description
Mexican-inspired chipotle corn salsa delivers fiery zest and smoky flavor straight from restaurant kitchens. Fresh ingredients and simple techniques bring restaurant-quality freshness right to home cooks’ tables.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 poblano pepper, roasted and diced
- 1 small jalapeno, minced (seeds removed for milder spice)
Aromatic and Flavor Ingredients:
- ½ cup red onion, finely diced
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (juice of ½ lime)
Instructions
- Char the poblano pepper over an open flame or broiler, rotating until the skin turns completely black and blistered. Immediately transfer to a covered bowl, allowing the steam to loosen the charred skin for easy removal.
- Once cooled, carefully peel away the blackened skin, delicately remove the seeds, and finely dice the pepper into uniform, small pieces.
- Prepare the corn by selecting your preferred method – boiling fresh kernels for a few minutes, thawing frozen corn, or draining and rinsing canned corn to ensure maximum freshness and crisp texture.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels with finely chopped red onion, minced jalapeno, freshly chopped cilantro, and the roasted poblano pepper pieces.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture, then season with a pinch of salt and a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper to enhance the vibrant flavors.
- Gently fold all ingredients together, ensuring an even distribution of herbs and seasonings. Allow the salsa to rest for 15 minutes, enabling the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Serve the zesty salsa alongside tortilla chips, as a topping for tacos, a companion to burrito bowls, or as a refreshing accompaniment to grilled meats and seafood.
Notes
- Roasting poblano peppers intensifies their smoky flavor and makes peeling the skin easier, creating a deeper taste profile for the salsa.
- Always wear gloves when handling hot peppers to prevent skin irritation and avoid accidentally touching your eyes or sensitive areas.
- For a less spicy version, remove the seeds and membranes from jalapenos or substitute with milder green chilies to control heat level.
- Letting the salsa sit allows ingredients to marinate and develop a more complex, balanced flavor, so resist the urge to serve immediately after mixing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg