Chilean Salsa Recipes

CHILEAN SALSA

Steps:

• In a mortar, crush the garlic, chile peppers, and salt and make a paste, using a circular motion with the pestle.
• Transfer mixture to a serving bowl.
• Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
• Will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

CHILEAN SEA BASS WITH SPICY FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• Wearing rubber gloves, remove jalapeno seeds and membrane and discard. Prepare all the above ingredients, combine and refrigerate.
• For the Spicy Paste: Combine the above ingredients to form a spicy paste.
• For the Sea Bass: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Season fish with salt and pepper and coat with flour. Brush a heavy coating of the spice paste on the skin of the fish. Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a very hot oven-safe skillet and sear the fish skin side down. When the skin is crispy, place the fish in the oven for approximately 10 to 12 minutes until done. Serve with spicy fruit salsa.

CHILEAN SALSA FOR BBQ: PEBRE

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Best if the salsa is made the same day it will be served.

CHILI'S SALSA

Steps:

• In food processor place jalapenos and onions.
• Process for just a few seconds.
• Add both cans of tomatoes, salt, sugar, and cumin.
• Process all ingredients until well blended but do not puree.
• Place in covered container and chill.
• A couple of hours of chilling will help blend and enrich the flavor.
• Serve with your favorite thin corn tortilla chips.

CHILEAN PEBRE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, garlic, red wine vinegar, chile-garlic sauce, olive oil, and garlic salt in a food processor or blender; process to the desired consistency. Refrigerate for 2 hours to let the flavors blend.