Monday, June 25, 2007

CHEESE NACHOS, SALSA CRUDA AND HOT SAUCE (3 MORE RECIPES)

I am including 3 quick and easy recipes from my Mexican Cookin' postcard cookbook. Let me know if anyone likes it or has a recipe to add.

CHEESE NACHOS

Tortillas
Cheddar Cheese
Jalapenos
Cooking Oil

Cut toritillas in quarters and cook until crisp in one-half inch of hot cooking oil. On a cookie sheet, arrange crisp tortilla triangles and on each one place a thin slice of cheese. Top with a small slice of jalapeno- and put under broiler until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

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SALSA CRUDA (uncooked tomato sauce)

2 very ripe large tomatoes, peeled and chopped fine
2 or more canned serrano (Green) chilies, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped
Salt & pepper
Pinch of sugar

Mix all ingredients, taste for seasoning and serve cold. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.

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HOT SAUCE

4 green chilies (chopped fine)
1 clove garlic (chopped fine)
1 tablespoon cooking oil1 can (14 1/2 oz.) tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt

Saute chilies & garlic a few minutes in about one tablespoon cooking oil and add cut-up tomatoes. Add salt and simmer about 5 mintues. Serve cold.

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