This is the Best Salsa you will ever eat (our homemade chips are amazing too; stay tuned as the chips recipe is coming soon)! This has mild to medium heat. If you like more heat, double or triple the pepper quantities in this recipe. Cook Out Loud and have Fun!
You'll Need: 8 fresh Roma or vine tomatoes (halved, about 2 cups worth), 1/2 of a fresh Anaheim Pepper (halved lengthwise, seeds removed*), 1/2 of a fresh Serrano Pepper (winter variety if you can find it, halved lengthwise, seeds removed), 1/2 a medium white onion (tough outer skin removed), 1 large clove of garlic (outer skin removed), 1/2 a large fresh mango (skin removed), 1 large lime (zest and juice, note always zest before juicing), 1 large handful fresh cilantro (about 1 cup), 1/4 tsp salt, pinch of ground white pepper
How to Prepare: Be safe and have an adult's help if you are new to the kitchen. Preheat your grill to medium heat. Using a zester, zest the lime (green parts only, not the bitter pith). Transfer zest to a bowl. Now cut the lime in half. It will go on grill too. Using an outdoor grill or an indoor kitchen grill, on medium heat, place the tomatoes, peppers, onion, garlic, mango and lime halves on the grill until you start to smell the amazing flavors and see nice browning (about 5 minutes). Then flip all the food on grill for another 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool for about 5 minutes. Using a juicing reamer, juice the grilled lime halves. Place the lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, salt, white pepper, and all the grilled fruits and veggies into a food processor or blender (either way be careful with the sharp blade). Pulse the food until it is the desired texture. Taste the salsa to see if you need to add anymore salt or pepper and adjust accordingly. Some people like chunky salsa, others like it really pureed. You choose. Remove the blade carefully and transfer the salsa to a bowl. Enjoy!
