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Mango-Banana Salsa

Tacos | Ten Speed Press, 2009

When you want a chile with a distinctive flavor and a blast of heat, the habanero is an obvious choice. It has roots in the Caribbean, which includes the Yucatán region of Mexico, hence the flavor of habaneros has tropical overtones that perfectly complement fruit like mangoes and bananas. A little goes a long way— despite its diminutive size, it is the hottest of all chiles commonly available in the United States and Mexico. This mango-banana salsa makes a great condiment for pork, chicken, or fish—particularly the Baja-Style Tempura Fish Tacos.–Mark Miller

LC Who Would Have Thunk It? Note

This perhaps odd-sounding mango-banana salsa serves up stunning results. It’s the sleeper salsa recipe of the season. Trust us. Or don’t and try it yourself—on just about anything, even just good old tortilla chips.

Mango-Banana Salsa Recipe

Hands-On Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes | Makes 4 cups

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Ingredients

  • 2 large ripe mangoes, cut into 1/4 inch dice (about 2½ cups)
  • 2 medium ripe bananas, cut into 1/4 inch dice (about 1 cup)
  • 1 red habanero chile, seeded and minced
  • 1 sweet red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/8 inch dice
  • Leaves from 1 large handful cilantro sprigs, finely chopped
  • 1/2 to 1 small red onion, cut into 1/8 inch dice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Kosher salt

Directions

  • 1. To make the mango-banana salsa, in a large bowl mix together the mangoes, bananas, chile, pepper, cilantro, onion, and lime juice. Season the salsa with salt, give another toss, and check to see if it needs a pinch more. Frankly, it’s best to serve the salsa immediately for the freshest flavor. But if you must, you can also cover and refrigerate it 1 to 3 hours ahead. Just make sure to give it a good stir before serving.
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