Visconti Yellow Tomato Salsa Food

MOJITO-STYLE YELLOW TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Grill tomatoes, uncovered, on an oiled rack over high heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat until skin is slightly charred, 3-4 minutes on each side. Cool to room temperature. Meanwhile, combine oil, garlic, shallot and 1/4 teaspoon salt. When tomatoes are cool enough to handle, finely chop; stir in garlic mixture until well combined., Finely grate zest of each lime; set aside. Peel limes and discard white membranes; section limes. In a food processor, pulse lime sections, sugar, mint and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt until finely chopped. Combine with tomatoes; add peppers and lime zest. Mix well., Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve with chips or grilled meats.

SALSA ROJA MEXICANA

Steps:

• Place the whole tomatoes in a saucepan with the peppers; cover with water and bring to a boil.
• Simmer gently until the tomatoes are fairly soft but not falling apart - about 5 minutes.
• Drain, but reserve 1/3 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Mix the bouillon into the 1/3 cup reserved cooking liquid and pour into the jar of a blender.
• Add garlic; blend until the garlic is finely dispersed throughout the liquid.
• Add the tomatoes and peppers to the blender jar, and blend for a few seconds. Do not over blend. It should have a rough texture.
• Heat the olive oil in the bottom of a sauce pan.
• Add the chopped onion and saute a couple of minutes.
• Add the sauce from the blender.
• Cook on high heat, stirring from time to time scraping the bottom of the pan until the sauce is reduced - about 6 - 8 minutes.
• Taste, and add salt if necessary.

YELLOW PEAR TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

YELLOW TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Pulse the tomatoes in a food processor until well chopped. DO NOT PUREE.
• Transfer the tomatoes and their juices to a mixing bowl and stir in shallot, garlic, cilantro, vinegar, chilies, lime juice, and salt. Mix well. Taste. If needed, add maple syrup to balance the flavor and sweeten slightly.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until very cold. This may be refrigerated for up to 8 hours before serving. Seasonings may need to be adjusted to taste.

VISCONTI YELLOW TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Pour both cans of tomatoes in a colander. Gently push on the tomatoes making sure most of the juice is strained. Allow tomatoes to strain while you prepare the rest of the dish.
• Chop the onion, garlic, cilantro and jalapeno.
• Remove the tomatoes from the colander and rough chop or put in food processor and pulse a few times until chopped, no pureed.
• Transfer the tomatoes and the rest of the ingredients into a bowl mix well.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hour before serving. Seasonings may have to be adjusted before serving.

SPICY TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Put the tomatoes, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, orange juice, and red pepper flakes in a food processor. Pulse until the ingredients are combined but still chunky. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a small bowl and serve with tortilla chips.

NINFA'S RED SALSA

Steps:

• Place the dried chiles on a cookie sheet and toast in a 325-degree oven for 3 to 4 minutes. Stem and seed them, and then set aside.
• In a medium skillet, simmer the tomatoes and garlic, in just enough water to prevent scorching until softened-about 20 minutes. Transfer to a blender and puree along with the cilantro, salt, toasted chiles, and if desired, jalapenos, for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Sauté the pureed salsa in a skillet with hot oil for 1 to 2 minutes.
• If the salsa is pale, you may wish to add some tomato sauce to deepen the color.
• This salsa may be made in advance and either refridgerated or frozen.

YELLOW PEPPER SALSA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl, mix well, and serve.