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Organic Mango Cilantro Salsa with homemade tortilla chips
We live right around the corner from our church so most Sundays, family and friends come over to our house after the service for lunch and then usually a combo of swimming and napping. Entertaining gives me that creative outlet to cook up something delish and unique! Plus the biggest compliment anyone can give me is feeling comfortable enough in my home to fall asleep on our couch.
Today I whipped up this super fresh mango salsa with homemade tortilla chips and it was a hit! Its low cal, low carbs, low sugar, and all over YUMMINESS!
I'm alllllll about lists so here's where to start.
1. The chips.
Ingredients needed:
- One 20 count bag of flour tortillas. Each bag will serve 10+
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Himalayan pink salt (you can use reg salt too)
- Paprika seasoning
- Cayenne seasoning
- Large cast iron skillet
Ok! Apron up cause this could get messy! Have a large bowl lined with a hand towel ready.
- Mix seasonings and salt in small bowl. I used about 1/2 tablespoons of paprika and cayenne and 2 teaspoons of salt but everyone has their own preference. TIP: sprinkle on chips right after each batch while still moist from the oil. This will help it stick to the chip.
- Stack 5-6 at a time and cut into 8ths. (Pictured above)
- Get your cast iron skillet out (or non stick pan) and fill the bottom of the pan enough to cover one layer of tortillas.
- Heat up on medium. You may have your own way of finding out if its hot but my way is to get my finger wet with water and drop just a couple drops into the oil. If it starts to pop, its ready! If it does nothing, it's not.
- Once its heated, add a layer of tortilla strips to the oil and keep a close eye on it. Dont overlap. Use tongs to flip continually. (pictured below) TIP: Be careful cause once you get into this, it goes quickly and its easy to burn! Try not to have any distractions.
- Once both sides are light to medium golden, they're done! Scoop up and place in lined bowl. Add seasonings real quick then start over the process. TIP: If your house starts to get smoky, turn down the heat!
- This next step is SUPER important. Once cooled down (doesnt take long), youre gonna want to bring in your top taste tester for this one. Mine are both 6 years old and experts in telling me if something is yucky or yummy.
2. The Salsa.
Ingredients needed: All organic and fresh
- 2 whole jalopenos
- 2 mangos
- 1 white onion
- 4 vine ripened tomatos
- 3 limes
- 1 bunch of cilantro
I dont like chunky salsa so I opted to use my Ninja blender. If you like it chunky, just skip the blender step.
- Chop all ingredients and layer into blender (or bowl if going chunky).
- Squeeze in the lime juice.
- Blend! I only blended about 5 seconds cause I'm not trying to make salsa juice! Ha!
Viola! Easy peasy Fresh Mango Cilantro salsa and homemade tortilla chips! But now that your kitchen is a disaster, call Organically Maid to come clean it for you!
Just thought this was fun to share a "behind the scenes" pic!
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