Thursday, March 27, 2008

Corn Salsa...now in Technicolor


Ingredients:
3 cups frozen Corn
1 large Green Bell pepper (chop into small pieces similar to corn kernels)
1/4 cup chopped Red Bell pepper
1 large Tomato (makes about 1 cup chopped)
2/3 cup finely chopped Red Onion (or 1/3 cup for less intensity)
1 ripe Mango (skin should be yellow & red)
7 large Fresh Basil leaves (roll leaves into ball to chop)
2 TB chopped Fresh Mint leaves
1 Lime
Salt to taste
Cayenne Pepper to taste (or black pepper if you prefer)

Boil frozen corn for about 1 minute, then add to mixing bowl. Chop red & green bell peppers into small pieces the same size as corn kernels. Chop tomatoes. Peel off mango skin and chop. Finely chop the red onion. Roll basil leaves into a ball and finely chop. De-sprig mint leaves, roll into ball and finely chop. Throw all ingredients in mixing bowl. Add lime juice. Slowly add pinches of salt, stir and taste until satisfied. Pinch of cayenne pepper to taste. Mix well. Let sit 1 hour (for flavors to blend) before serving. Serve with Blue Corn Tortilla Chips.