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Quick and Easy Sweetcorn Salsa

This sweetcorn salsa, blending smoky corn with sweet mango and a kick of jalapeño, is a quick, versatile BBQ side. Perfect with tortilla chips, tacos, or fajitas, it adds a fresh twist to any meal.
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Course: Appetizer, condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine: American/ Tex-Mex, Mexican
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 small mango
  • 2 corn cobs, see notes for frozen or tinned corn
  • ½ red bell pepper, finely diced
  • ½ red onion, finely diced
  • ½ green jalapeño, finely diced
  • ½ bunch of coriander, cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Begin by removing the kernels from the corn cobs and placing them in a dry cast-iron skillet. The skillet must be dry to achieve the desired dark char marks.
  • Cook the corn over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes. Once the corn has charred, remove it from the heat and set it aside.
  • Dice the mango and red bell pepper, and add them to a medium mixing bowl.
  • Incorporate the finely diced red onion and jalapeño into the bowl.
  • Add the charred corn to the bowl and season with sea salt.
  • Mix in the chopped coriander (cilantro) and squeeze in the lime juice.

Notes

  • For Frozen Corn: Run it under warm water and let it drain in a colander for a few minutes before charring it in a dry pan.
  • For Tinned Corn: Ensure it is well-drained before adding it to the pan to char. Metric Measurements:
  • Corn cobs: 2 corn cobs typically yield about 150-200 grams of kernels.
  • Red onion: Approximately 75 grams when finely diced.
  • Red bell pepper: Approximately 150 grams.
  •  Achieving the Perfect Char: For the best flavor, allow the corn to sit undisturbed for a few minutes in the pan before stirring. This helps in getting those perfect char marks.
  • Adjusting Heat: Feel free to adjust the amount of jalapeño based on your heat preference. Removing the seeds can also reduce the heat if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1110IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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