Xoconostle Salsa

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    15 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Xoconostle Salsa

This salsa highlights the tart xoconostle fruit, and alas, there is no substitute. Look for them in Mexican markets. This recipe makes about 2 cups.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 6 to 8 xoconostle
  • 6 to 10 morita chile or 4 to 6 chipotles in adobo
  • 1 onion small white or yellow, quartered
  • 4 to 6 cloves garlic unpeeled and whole
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Heat a comal or skillet or heavy frying pan over medium-high heat for a few minutes. When it's hot, set the xoconostles on the comal to char a bit. Set the onions down so flat sides are touching the comal. Put the garlic cloves around the edges of the pan. 
  2. If there is any space left on the comal or pan, toast the dried chiles for about 90 seconds, turning them every 15 seconds or so so they do not burn. When the chiles are toasted, set them in a bowl and pour boiling water over them just to cover, about 2 cups. Cover the bowl and set aside.
  3. Keep turning and charring the xoconostles, onions and garlic until you get some nice blackening. Remove from the heat. Put the xoconostles in a plastic bag to steam for 15 minutes. 
  4. Roughly chop the onion and put in a blender. Peel the garlic, roughly chop it and put that in the blender. Remove the chiles from the water, chop and add to the blender. Save the soaking water. 
  5. Slice the xoconostles in half. Scoop out the seeds. Ideally, you set all the seeds in a strainer set over a small bowl to catch any juices. Use a spoon to scoop out the fruit. It helps to slice off the flat top of the xoconostle first. Discard the skin. Add all this to the blender. 
  6. Puree the salsa and add salt to taste. This salsa will keep for at least a week in the fridge. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 15kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 143mg (6%) Potassium 26mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 563IU (11%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 15 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 15kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 143mg 6%
Potassium 26mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 563IU 11%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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