tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22744699.post-1150213102520548412006-06-13T10:38:00.000-05:002006-06-13T10:38:23.010-05:002006-06-13T10:38:23.010-05:00<a href="http://foodiesacrossborders.blogspot.com/"></a> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">After my last posting, you’ll probably conclude from this entry that I’m a mango freak.<span style=""> </span>I much prefer the term <b style=""><i style="">fanatic</i></b> – it seems so much less spooky…!<span style=""> </span>Mango is amazing and so versatile, especially in summer, but sometimes troublesome to deal with, unless it’s perfectly ripe.<span style=""> </span>It’s nice that mango is now available frozen at most grocery stores, and the quality is exceptional for most culinary purposes.<o:p><br /></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Salsa doesn’t always have to feature tomatoes!!<span style=""> </span>Until tomatoes are at their best in the late summer/fall, this salsa is perfect for casual summer get-togethers, and a welcome change from the ordinary.<span style=""> </span>Choose a sparkly/carbonated beverage (or a classic <i style="">margarita</i>!) to go with it!!<o:p><br /></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><i style=""><span lang="EN-CA">Mango Strawberry Salsa</span></i></b><br /><span lang="EN-CA">300 g mango flesh (fresh or frozen), coarsely chopped</span><br />6-8 medium-sized ripe strawberries, coarsely chopped<br /><span lang="EN-CA">½ lime, juice only<br />2 green Serrano (or, if unavailable, Jalapeno) chillies, stemmed and finely chopped<br />½ medium red onion, coarsely chopped<br />½ cup cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped<o:p><br /></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Combine all ingredients thoroughly in a bowl.<span style=""> </span>Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour prior to serving.<o:p><br /></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><i style=""><span lang="EN-CA">Serving suggestions:</span></i></b><br /><span lang="EN-CA">Cucumber slices (thickly cut, and hollowed out with a mellon baller – fresh and crispy!)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Grilled Citrus Jalapeno Shrimp (coming soon to <b style=""><i style="">Foodies</i></b>!!)<o:p><br /></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><i style=""><span lang="EN-CA">Notes:</span></i></b><br /><span lang="EN-CA">I love a good, fresh mango, but definitely go for the ease of frozen if time is of the essence or quality is questionable!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">I always opt for the ease of using a food processor (if you have one) to chop… well, just about anything!! <span style=""> </span>To avoid mushiness, however, I recommend <i style="">chopping softer ripe fruits (and fresh herbs) <b style="">by hand</b></i>.<span style=""> </span>As for the chillies and onion, go to town with the f.p.!!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">I've only discovered in the last year or so that mango is a lesser-known (and thankfully less common) allergen; strawberries too. So be sure to ask your guests about any known allergies ahead of time…!<o:p><br /></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Enjoy!!<o:p><br /></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">~ One of Seven</span></p>One of Sevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09050894314545967612noreply@blogger.com