Tomato Salsa Guatemalan Style Recipes

GUATEMALAN SALSA

This is an interesting tomato free salsa I found in the 'World Cafe 2' cookbook which celebrates vegetarian recipes from around the world.

Provided by Sarah_Jayne

Categories Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Guatemalan Salsa image

Steps:

Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
Chill in the fridge until required.

Ingredients

4 medium carrots, grated
1 large red onion, cubed
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 red chilies, roughly chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 limes, juice of
salt, to taste
3 teaspoons olive oil

SPICY TOMATO SALSA

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis Bio & Top Recipes

Categories appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

Spicy Tomato Salsa image

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.

Ingredients

4 medium tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Serving suggestion: tortilla chips

GUATEMALAN RICE

My Guatemalan sister-in-law taught me how to make this rice. In Guatemala, it is served with almost any meal, and is accompanied by black beans, salsa, and corn tortillas.

Provided by ruth1234

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Pilaf

Time 26m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

Guatemalan Rice image

Steps:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add rice, onion, and tomato; cook and stir until rice turns light golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
Stir water, carrot, celery, and chicken bouillon into the skillet. Simmer until most of the water is absorbed, about 8 minutes. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, 5 to 8 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Carbohydrate 75.8 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 392.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

Ingredients

1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup long-grain rice
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 tablespoon minced tomato
2 cups water
2 tablespoons chopped carrot
1 tablespoon chopped celery
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules

CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH CHIRMOL SALSA

Chirmol, a Guatemalan grilled tomato salsa, means "smashed tomatoes". A nice accompaniment is quick-cooking rice prepared with diced summer squash and grated lemon zest. From Woman's Day, June 20 2006.

Provided by billikers

Categories Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Chicken Skewers With Chirmol Salsa image

Steps:

For the skewers: Heat outdoor grill. Mix ingredients in a plastic food bag and seal. Marinate for 15 minutes. Have ready 8 skewers.
For the salsa: Coat tomatoes with nonstick spray. Grill, turning, for 5 minutes or until the skins are charred. Remove to a bowl; mash until almost smooth. Stir in rest of ingredients.
Thread chick on skewers. Coat with nonstick spray. Grill 4 minutes, turning once, or until lightly charred and cooked through. Serve with salsa.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/4 lbs chicken tenderloins (8)
5 large ripe plum tomatoes
nonstick cooking spray
1/4 cup sliced scallion
1/4 cup mint
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt