Description
Legendary Chipotle Corn Salsa brings Mexican street corn magic to home kitchens with its zesty blend of roasted corn, jalapeños, and lime. Fresh ingredients create an authentic side dish that elevates your meal with bold southwestern flavors you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 ml) corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 poblano pepper, roasted and diced
- 1 small jalapeno, minced (seeds removed for milder spice)
- ½ cup (120 ml) red onion, finely diced
- ½ cup (120 ml) cilantro, chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) lime juice (juice of ½ lime)
Instructions
- Pepper Preparation: Char poblano pepper over an open flame or broiler, rotating until skin blackens and blisters. Immediately transfer to a covered bowl to steam and loosen skin.
- Corn and Vegetable Blend: Dice roasted poblano after removing skin and seeds. Incorporate corn (boiled, thawed, or canned), red onion, jalapeno, and cilantro into a mixing bowl.
- Flavor Infusion: Drizzle fresh lime juice over the vegetable mixture, then season with salt and black pepper. Gently fold ingredients to ensure uniform distribution of herbs and seasonings.
- Resting and Melding: Let salsa rest for 15 minutes, allowing flavors to harmonize and intensify, creating a vibrant and zesty condiment.
- Serving Suggestions: Present salsa as a dynamic accompaniment to tortilla chips, taco topping, burrito bowl enhancer, or alongside grilled proteins for a burst of fresh, bright flavors.
Notes
- Optimize Pepper Roasting: Char poblano pepper completely until skin is uniformly black and blistered to develop deep, smoky flavor without burning.
- Corn Texture Matters: Choose high-quality corn (fresh, frozen, or canned) and ensure it’s crisp and not mushy for authentic restaurant-style texture.
- Balance Ingredient Proportions: Finely chop vegetables uniformly to create consistent flavor distribution and attractive visual presentation.
- Marinate for Maximum Flavor: Let salsa rest for at least 15 minutes to allow ingredients to blend and develop more intense, harmonious taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg