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Xni Pec Salsa served in a bowl
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5 from 8 votes

Xni Pec Salsa | Habanero Salsa

Xni Pec Salsa, literally translates to 'Dog's Nose' in Mayan language. The salsa is so hot that we all end up having a wet nose just like the dog's. Having said that I have to say that the Xni Pec Salsa | Habanero Salsa, is so flavorful that you will end up coming back for more and more, in spite of having the whole mouth on fire.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Mexican recipe, Quick and Easy Recipe, Side Dish, Street Food
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Low Fat, Vegan
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 38kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • bowl

Ingredients

  • 5 Tomatoes I used Roma
  • 4 Habanero peppers
  • ½ cup Red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Cilantro finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoon Lime juice
  • 3 tablespoon Orange juice freshly squeezed
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • to serve Corn chips

Instructions

  • Slice the habanero peppers in half and carefully remove the seeds. Be very careful when handling the peppers as they can be very spicy and could leave a burning sensation in your hands for a long time. Wear a gloves when handling the pepper.
  • Lay them skin side up and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Place them under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes until the skin begins to char. Flip it to the other side and place it under the broiler for a minute more.
  • Remove it from the oven and let it cool. Now finely chop the peppers and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  • Remove the seeds and the pulp from the tomatoes and chop them finely. Place them in the same bowl.
  • Add the chopped red onion and cilantro to the same bowl. Mix well.
  • Squeeze the lime juice and the orange juice and add salt to taste.
  • Mix well and let it sit for at least 20 minutes before serving. The flavors blend together very well if let to sit overnight in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 983IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg