Salsa de Aguacate
Submitted by Chef Nicole Almeida
I have been in food service for 27 years and started managing kitchens right out of culinary school in 2004. I went to culinary school at New England Culinary Institute in Montpelier, Vermont. I have always had a passion for cooking and wanted to be a chef since I was child. I started helping in the kitchen when I was two and my parents found me at the stove standing on a chair cooking my own breakfast at the age of four. By the age of ten I was cooking dinner for my family and at fifteen I had my first job as a dishwasher and prep cook in a restaurant.
I specialize in all kinds of cuisines and favor creating dishes for restricted diets. I consult with clients privately to create specialty menus and recipes for those with restricted diets due to health concerns or those who want to eat healthier. I also offer services as a personal chef for anyone in need of meal prep or that desires a private multiple course dinner for a special occasion.
I teach a variety of culinary classes at El Paso Community College through Continuing Education. I enjoy teaching people how to prepare foods and work to improve their skills in the kitchen. It is rewarding when students come back and tell me that they made dishes learned in class for their family and how much their family enjoyed it. After completing one class several students register for my other cooking classes. It is always nice to see their faces in a different class.
Embark on a culinary adventure with our sensational salsa recipe! Bursting with the lively flavors of jalapenos, creamy avocado, fragrant cilantro, tomatillos, onion, Mexican Crema, and zesty lime, this dish promises to be an unforgettable taste sensation. Crafting this mouthwatering masterpiece involves cutting jalapenos for just the right kick, skillfully preparing the onion and tomatillos, and unlocking their magic through a gentle boil. After a brief cool-down, the final act awaits as you blend these vibrant ingredients with cilantro, avocado, and Mexican Crema, adding salt and lime juice for the perfect finish. Brace yourself for an explosion of flavors that's destined to become your signature crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients:
3 jalapenos
1 avocado
1 small bunch of cilantro
3 tomatillos
1 medium white onion
4 oz Mexican Crema
1 lime
Directions:
Cut jalapenos in half (remove seeds and veins for mild salsa)
Cut onion in half and remove skin.
Remove husk on tomatillos and wash them.
Boil jalapenos, tomatillos, and onion in water on medium high heat until tender.
Once the jalapenos, tomatillos, and onion are tender, remove from water and let cool for about 20 minutes.
Once cool, blend the jalapenos, tomatillos, and onion in a blender with cilantro, avocado, and Mexican Crema. Season with salt to taste and add juice of lime.