Salsa is the Spanish term for sauce , and in English-speaking countries usually refers tothe sauces typical of Mexican cuisine, particularly those used as dips. They are often tomato-based, although many are not, and they are typically piquant, ranging from mild to extremely hot. Salsa roja, red sauce, is used as a condiment in Mexican and Southwestern (U.S.) cuisines; usually includes cooked tomatoes , chili peppers , onion, garlic, and fresh cilantro (coriander). Pico de gallo (roosters beak), also known as salsa fresca (fresh sauce), salsa picada (chopped sauce), or salsa mexicana (Mexican sauce), is made with raw tomatoes, lime juice, chili peppers, onions, cilantro leaves, and other coarsely chopped raw ingredients. Salsa cruda, raw sauce, is an uncooked mixture of chopped tomatoes, onions, jalapeño peppers, and cilantro, or coriander leaf. [1] Salsa verde, green sauce, in Mexican versions, is made with tomatillos , usually cooked. The Italian version is made with herbs. Salsa negra, black sauce is a Mexican sauce made from dried chilis, oil, and garlic. Salsa taquera, taco sauce: Made with tomatillos and morita chili Salsa criolla is a South American salsa with a sliced-onion base. Salsa ranchera, ranch-style sauce: Made with roasted tomatoes, various chilies, and spices, it typically is served warm, and possesses a thick, soupy quality. Though it contains none, it imparts a characteristic flavor reminiscent of black pepper . Salsa brava, wild sauce, is a mildly spicy sauce made with tomato, garlic, onion, and vinegar, often flavored with paprika. On top of potato wedges, it makes the dish patatas bravas , typical of tapas bars in Spain. Guacamole is thicker than a sauce and generally used as a dip; it refers to any sauce where the main ingredient is avocado . Mole (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈmole] ) is a Mexican sauce made from chili peppers mixed with spices, unsweetened chocolate , almonds, and other ingredients. Mango salsa is a spicy-sweet sauce made from mangoes, used as a topping for nachos. It is often also used as a garnish on grilled chicken or grilled fish due to the sauces gamut of complementary flavors. Pineapple salsa is a spicy and sweet sauce made from pineapples, used as an alternative to the mango salsa. Chipotle salsa is a smoky, spicy sauce made from smoked jalapeño chili peppers, tomatoes, garlic and spices. Habanero salsa is an extremely spicy salsa, where the piquancy comes from habanero peppers . Corn salsa is a chunky salsa made with sweetcorn and other ingredients, such as onions, and chiles (either poblano, bell peppers, and/or jalapenos), made popular by the burrito chains for burritos, tacos, and quesadillas. Carrot salsa is made with carrots as the base.#platesndishes
Posted on: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 07:40:04 +0000
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