Lately, I have been gravitating towards Mexican food. I don't know if its the sudden slew of amazing Mexican restaurants in Toronto (Playa Cabana, Grand Electric, La Carnita), or my love for margaritas and overly flavourful food, but I just can't get enough of it. Bringing a taste of Mexico to your own home can be simple, healthy, and delicious. Here are a couple of easy recipes for salsa and guacamole. I have adapted them (slightly) from Grand Electric's famed recipes featured in the Toronto Star. Check them out here.
Guacamole
4 avocados
1-2 small jalapeños, seeded and very finely diced (less if you don't like the heat)
1/4 medium spanish onion, finely diced
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juice of 3-4 small limes
salt
Combine ingredients together in a bowl and mush the avocado until it is smooth, but still chunky and most definitely not in the form of a puree. Season to taste with salt and lime juice.
Pico de Gallo
3 ripe tomatoes, finely diced
1/2 spanish onion, finely diced
1-2 jalapeños, finely diced
juice of 2 limes
handful of cilantro, finely diced (this can be omitted if you - like some- hate cilantro)
splash of olive oil
salt
Mix ingredients together and season to taste. Pico de gallo can even be used as a salad dressing on a taco salad.
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