Green-Tomato Salsa with Thai Spices
Green-Tomato Sals It works best as a hor d'oeuvre, and is done in around 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up julienne-cut bell pepper, serrano chile, lime juice, and a few other things to make it today. It is a very affordable recipe for fans of Mexican food.
Instructions
Cut tomatoes and red onion in half vertically.
Cut each half horizontally into thin slices. Set aside.
Combine cilantro and next 8 ingredients (cilantro through sesame oil) in a large bowl; stir well.
Add tomatoes, red and green onions, and bell pepper; toss well.
Note: Fish sauce is a salty condiment that can be found in Asian markets, specialty shops, and some supermarkets.
Recommended wine: Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sparkling Rose
Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Sparkling rosé are my top picks for Mexican. Acidic white wines like riesling or low-tannin reds like pinot noir can work well with Mexican dishes. Sparkling rosé is a safe pairing too. The Dutton-Goldfield Emerald Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir with a 4.9 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 58 dollars per bottle.
Dutton-Goldfield Emerald Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir
The 2016 vintage of their Emerald Ridge Pinot is especially focused and lively, beautifully showcasing its Green Valley roots. Bright cherry, cigar box, and rhubarb pie aromas lead the way, followed by darker scents of blueberry, blackberry, and raspberry blossom after time in the glass. Savory notes of thyme, cardamom and clove provide an extra layer of complexity. The mouth is full of sweet cherry/berry plush fruit, carried on firm tannins, giving the wine that lusciousness that keeps you coming back for more. Dark cherry pie with nutmeg spice echoes in the energetic finish. The salty, tangy notes of an aged goat cheddar bring out the sweet fruit in the wine, as does a savory smoky glazed ham, or mushroom bruschetta.