X-Ni-Pek (Habanero Salsa) Recipe DiveFan
- 2 ea habanero chiles
- 2 ea ripe medium tomatos
- 1/2 c. minced red onion
- 1/4 c. bitter (Seville) orange juice or citrus blend (see below)
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 c. chopped cilantro (optional)
- 1 ea. roasted orange or yellow bell pepper (optional)
- Remove seeds from the habanero chiles unless you want the salsa even spicier.
- WARNINGthese are extremely hot chilesuse gloves or wash hands twice with liquid soap afterwords.
- You have been warned!
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- If you cant find sour oranges or their juice, mix the juice of one grapefruit, one sweet orange and one lime.
- Use leftover juice to make pickled red onions, another Yucatecan treat!
- Blend all ingredients but leave a little textureit doesnt need to be super smooth.
- The bell pepper is definitely Not traditionalit adds a striking color, smoother texture and diffuses the habanero heat a little.
- You might even add another habanero!
- Let sit for a few hours so that the flavors mingle thoroughly.
- Serve with the pibil of your choice.
chiles, tomatos, red onion, bitter, salt, cilantro, bell pepper
Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/ni-pek-habanero-salsa-22508 (may not work)