Chipotle Peanut And Sesame Seed Salsa Food

PEANUT CHIPOTLE SALSA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth.
• Taste and season with extra salt (or any other ingredients you might like to increase) as needed.
• Serve immediately with tortilla chips or use in your favorite recipe and enjoy!

CHIPOTLE, PEANUT AND SESAME SEED SALSA

Steps:

• Heat the oil over medium heat in a 12-inch skillet until it is very hot but not smoking. Add the peanuts and garlic, then cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly. The peanuts should just begin to turn color. Be careful to not let them scorch, which can happen quickly.
• Add the sesame seeds and chiles, and continue to stir and fry for a minute or until the chiles are lightly toasted.
• Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the contents, including all of the oil, to a food processor or blender. Add the salt, sugar and vinegar, and blend until almost smooth. (The salsa should be uniform but have a little texture to it.)
• Pour into a container and let cool. Refrigerate the salsa if you are not using it the day you make it.

SPICY CHIPOTLE PEANUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil; rub lightly with oil.
• Put the egg white, lime zest, sugar, chipotle powder, coriander, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon oil in a medium bowl. Beat with a fork to combine. Add the peanuts and toss to coat.
• Spread the spiced peanuts on the prepared baking pan in a single layer. Bake until dry and a shade darker, about 15 minutes. Cool completely before adding the cilantro.

PEANUT SESAME NOODLES

Steps:

• Make dressing:
• Purée dressing ingredients in a blender until smooth, about 2 minutes, then transfer to a large bowl.
• Make salad:
• Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until tender. Drain in a colander, then rinse well under cold water.
• Add pasta, scallions, bell peppers, and sesame seeds to dressing, tossing to combine, and serve immediately.

SESAME SEED AND ÁRBOL CHILE SALSA

Steps:

• Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic cloves and sauté for 5 minutes, or until the garlic is golden brown. Add the sesame seeds and árbol chiles and cook for 5 minutes, or until the chiles are darkened in spots.
• Meanwhile, heat a medium-size heavy sauté pan over high heat. Add the tomatillos and cook, turning them frequently, for 10 minutes, or until they are pale green and blackened in spots. Add the tomatillos to the chile mixture in the pan, pressing on them with a spatula to break them apart and release their juices. Cook for 5 minutes to blend the flavors. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
• Transfer the contents of the pan to a blender, and add 1 1/2 cups water. Blend until the salsa is smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cool to room temperature, and then serve.

CHIPOTLE-PEPITA SALSA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400º F degrees.
• Spread pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet and toast until they begin to pop and turn brown, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from oven and let cool.
• In a blender, combine the chopped tomato, onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin, coriander, chili powder, chipotles, adobo sauce, olive oil, salt, sugar, and 1/2 cup of the toasted pumpkin seeds.
• Stir in the lime juice.
• Refrigerate salsa for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to combine.
• Bring salsa to room temperature for 30 minutes before service.
• Great with fish.

COLD SESAME NOODLES WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
• While the pasta is cooking, combine peanut butter, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, and garlic in a large bowl; mix well.
• Drain pasta and rinse under cold water. Add to the sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onion.
• Refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes.

MIKE'S CHIPOTLE SALSA

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, chiles in adobo sauce, cilantro, onion, jalapenos, lime juice, garlic, and salt in a blender. Blend on low speed until all ingredients are coarsely chopped.
• Place in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours prior to serving.

SESAME SPAGHETTI SALAD WITH PEANUTS

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the sesame oil, canola oil and pepper flakes until oil is fragrant. Remove from the heat. Stir in the soy sauce, honey and salt; set aside., Drain spaghetti and rinse in cold water; transfer to a large bowl. Add the peanuts, cilantro, sesame seeds and oil mixture; toss to coat. Chill until serving.