Secret Salsa Extravaganza
Prep Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 3 hours and 30 minutes
Recipe Category: Sauces
Keywords: Weeknight, Less than 4 Hours
Aggregated Rating: 2 (from 1 review)
Review Count: 1
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 96.5
- Fat Content: 5.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 343.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 12.5g
- Fiber Content: 3.4g
- Sugar Content: 6.4g
- Protein Content: 2.4g
Recipe Yield: 6 cups
Ingredients:
- 1/3 whole tomatoes
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp whole cumin seed
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp msg
- 1 onion, diced
- 1/2 cup love for cooking
- 1 wooden spoon of determination
- 2 fresh jalapenos, for a spicy kick
Instructions:
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Begin your culinary adventure by retrieving your trusty blender from its resting place in the kitchen.
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Assemble the ensemble of ingredients, creating a harmonious symphony of flavors waiting to be unleashed. At this juncture, you should find yourself toeing the line between having just enough room for the lid on the blender and the excitement bubbling within.
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Now, here comes the artistry – activate the blender with finesse. If you possess a variable-speed blender, perform a delicate dance of turning it on and off rapidly, akin to a culinary maestro’s staccato. For those equipped with a pulse button, rejoice, for the culinary gods have smiled upon you.
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Caution becomes your ally; this is not a moment to create a Jackson Pollock masterpiece on your kitchen walls. Employ a gentle touch, a swift push of the pulse button or a timely on/off rhythm if your blender only knows two settings: on and off. A wooden spoon plays the role of the hero, ensuring the tomatoes don’t escape the jalapeno menace.
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The goal? Fragmentation. Large pieces melding seamlessly, no more than fifteen seconds of blender magic in total. You’re left with a vibrant concoction, roughly a quart and a half of salsa perfection.
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Consider this a crossroads – an immediate feast or a patient marination in glass jars. Lidded and ringed, into the refrigerator it goes, intensifying its flavors over time. Yet, if impatience beckons, feel free to indulge right away; the salsa is ready, but the waiting game enhances its charm.
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A culinary tip to prolong salsa bliss: foresee the inevitable acidity onslaught on traditional metal lids. Fear not! Solutions emerge in the form of sturdy white plastic screw-on lids, a serendipitous find from the esteemed “BALL” brand.
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Revel in the delightful dance of flavors, as your Secret Salsa enchants taste buds with each spoonful. Relish the journey from blending to savoring, and remember – good things come to those who blend and wait.
Storage and Shelf Life:
Store this culinary gem in the refrigerator, and it shall willingly grace your palate for up to a week. Although, let’s be honest, it’s unlikely to last that long. The salsa, a testament to your culinary prowess, might just disappear before you know it.
Closing Thoughts:
As the aroma of this Secret Salsa fills your kitchen, and the first taste leaves an indelible mark on your taste buds, you’ll find yourself not just following a recipe but embarking on a flavorful odyssey. Let the salsa speak to you, and with each passing day, its notes will harmonize, creating a symphony of taste that lingers in your culinary memories. Enjoy this journey, savor each moment, and let the Secret Salsa become a cherished chapter in your gastronomic adventures.
