Xni-Pec (Dog’s Nose) - Habanero Salsa Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
25 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Xni-Pec (Dog’s Nose) - Habanero Salsa Recipe
Description
This Xni-Pec recipe begins by mixing chopped habanero peppers, tomato, and white onion with sour orange juice or a lime and orange juice combination for acidity and brightness. Fresh cilantro is stirred in to add a green freshness. Salt is added to taste to enhance the overall flavors.
The salsa is refrigerated overnight to allow the ingredients to marinate, which helps develop flavor complexity and slightly reduces the raw heat’s sharpness. The result is a bold, hot salsa typically enjoyed in Mexican cuisine for those who appreciate spicy heat.
Due to the intensity of habaneros, the salsa has a significant heat factor. It can accompany tacos, grilled meats, or be used as a spicy dip, serving as a fiery accent to dishes that tolerate or benefit from high heat.
Ingredients
- 3 habanero pepper chopped (or more, as desired
- 1 tomato chopped, medium
- 1 onion chopped, small, white
- 3 tablespoons sour orange juice or 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice + 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice (as a variation, try grapefruit juice, fresh
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Taste and adjust for salt.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight for the flavors to mingle and develop. Serve!
Notes
- This salsa has a high heat level due to habanero peppers; handle with care and adjust chili quantity to taste.
- Refrigerate the salsa overnight to develop flavors and mellow the raw pepper sharpness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 25 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 25kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 162mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 420IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 23.7mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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