This is my version of the famous New Mexican green sauce. If you find Hatch chilies, snap them up to use for this recipe. In the meantime, use New Mexico chiles, and if you can’t find those, use Anaheim peppers. The poblano peppers give the sauce a mild heat. INGREDIENTS: 5 New Mexico peppers or...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 6 medium tomatillos, husks removed and washed 2 serrano chiles, cut in half and seeded 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1/4 cup white onion, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt METHOD: Heat broiler to ‘high.’ Place the tomatillos and chiles on a roasting pan....Read More
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups tangerine or orange juice Juice of 3 limes 2 cups + 2 tablespoon soy sauce 2/3 cup + 4 tablespoon rice vinegar 3 tablespoons mirin (Japanese cooking wine) Handful of hana-katsuo (bonito fish flakes) 3 inch strip of konbu (kelp) METHOD: Mix together all ingredients and let stand 24 hours. Strain through...Read More
This summer salsa can be used as an appetizer and served with corn chips. However, it’s also excellent spooned over grilled fish. INGREDIENTS: 1 large bunch cilantro (about 4 oz.), stems and leaves 3 medium green onions 3 medium cloves garlic 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 1 big bunch cilantro, washed, large stems removed 1/2 white onion, peeled 1/2 (or to taste) serrano chile 1 green bell pepper, stemmed and seeded Juice of 1 lime 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons brown sugar Salt to taste METHOD: Puree all ingredients in a blender until smooth. It is best to...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup diced pineapple 1/2 cup diced mango, melon, or other fruit 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper 2 tablespoons cilantro (or mint) 1 serrano chile, (more or less to taste) Juice of one lime 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar Salt to taste METHOD: Mix all ingredients. Check flavor and adjust...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 3 cups tomatoes, cooked 2 large onions, diced (sweet Spanish or Vidalia) 2 jalapeno peppers, diced 1 cup cilantro, chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 teaspoon white vinegar 2 tablespoons dried New Mexico chili powder Salt, to taste METHOD: Cook tomatoes in 2 quart saucepan over medium heat for five minutes. Crush tomatoes in...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 25-30 chiles de arbol 10 tomatillos 5 cloves garlic, unpeeled (leave skin on) 1/2 white onion, cut into chunks METHOD: Roast chiles, tomatillos, garlic and onion in batches. Roast chiles using a stovetop comal (or use your oven broiler turned to “high” setting) and turn chiles to evenly roast. The chiles will begin to...Read More
Use this sweet-hot salsa on grilled chicken or fish, or serve it with tortilla chips on a hot summer evening. This salsa is full of flavor, and both icy cool and spicy hot, the combination for a summer barbeque. For a refreshing side salad, cut the watermelon into larger chunks and place it on the...Read More
