Crunchy Waffle Chips with Mango-Ginger Salsa Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour 6 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 36 minutes
Description:
Crunchy Waffle Chips with Mango-Ginger Salsa is a delightful fusion of crispy waffle chips paired with the vibrant flavors of mango, ginger, and cilantro salsa. This recipe from lovewithrecipes.com is perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to potluck parties, adding a spicy kick and fruity sweetness to your snack table.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup masa harina
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced
- 2 red onions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Corn oil, for folding into batter
Instructions:
- Preheat your waffle iron.
- Prepare the Waffle Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the masa harina, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, fresh ground pepper, and cayenne until well combined.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the milk and egg until fully blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and whisk until just incorporated. Fold in the corn oil gently.
- Prepare the Waffle Iron: Lightly butter or spray the grids of your waffle iron if necessary to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Waffles: Spoon out 1/2 cup of batter onto the preheated waffle iron, spreading it evenly. Close the iron and cook until the waffle is deeply golden and crisped.
- Cut into Chips: Once cooked, cut the waffle into quarters or snack-sized pieces.
- Bake the Waffle Chips: Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C). Place the waffle chips in a single layer on a baking rack and bake for 1 hour, or until they are firm and resemble crackers.
- Cool and Store: Transfer the baked waffle chips to a cooling rack and let them cool to room temperature. These waffles can be made up to 5 days ahead and stored at room temperature in a loosely covered container.
- Prepare the Mango-Ginger Salsa: In a separate bowl, combine the diced mangoes, chopped red onions, minced ginger, jalapeno, and lime juice. Stir well to combine.
- Macerate the Salsa: Allow the salsa to sit for no more than 30 minutes to macerate, enhancing the flavors.
- Final Touch: Just before serving, stir in the freshly chopped cilantro into the salsa.
- Serve: Enjoy the crunchy waffle chips with the zesty mango-ginger salsa for a flavorful and satisfying snack experience.
This recipe yields a crunchy texture from the waffle chips, complemented by the juicy sweetness of mango and the zing of ginger and lime in the salsa. It’s a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will surely impress your guests at any gathering.
