SNAPCHAT Dish of the Day- How to Make Salsas Like a Pro

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: serrano peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Serrano peppers provide similar heat while being slightly healthier.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Mashed peas offer creaminess with fewer calories.

pineapple

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned peaches

Canned peaches are a cost-effective alternative with a similar sweetness.

black beans

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and provide similar texture.

Introduce the concept of making salsas and the importance of fresh ingredients.

Mention the use of a gman (Mexican skillet) for roasting ingredients.

Advise on storing salsa in a glass container with an airtight lid.

Warn against using silver or plastic utensils due to reactions with acid in salsa.

List ingredients for salsa verde: 4 green tomatoes, 2 serrano chilies, 1 jalapeño, 1 blonde chili, 3 cloves of garlic, and cilantro leaves.

Boil all ingredients except cilantro in water to soften skins.

Transfer boiled ingredients to a blender.

Add rock salt and a splash of the boiling water to the blender.

Blend until smooth and fold in chopped white onion.

List ingredients for salsa Mexicana: 4 Roma tomatoes, 1 jalapeño, 1 serrano chili, 2 blonde chilies, and 1 large poblano.

Char the salsa Mexicana ingredients on the gman skillet.

Blend the charred ingredients with rock salt and a splash of water.

Fold in chopped roasted chilies, chopped onion, and chopped cilantro.

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