Avocado Strawberry Salsa with Crispy Tortillas

Ingredients

Estimated total cost: €4.22 · €1.06/serving

• 1/4 teaspoon salt (use sea salt for a more complex flavor)Est. price €0.01–€0.02
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar, if desired (adjust sweetness based on the ripeness of the strawberries)Est. price €0.01–€0.03
• vegetable oil for frying (maintain oil temperature around 350°F for crispy results)Est. price €0.10–€0.25
• 1/4 cup white onion, finely chopped (rinse under cold water to reduce sharpness)Est. price €0.10–€0.25
• 1 fresh serrano or jalapeño chili, deseeded and finely minced (handle with gloves to avoid irritation)Est. price €0.15–€0.30
• 1 cup strawberries, finely chopped (use ripe, sweet strawberries for best flavor)Est. price €1.50–€3.00
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, finely chopped (use only the leaves for a delicate flavor)Est. price €0.20–€0.50
• 1/2 teaspoon lime juice, freshly squeezed (avoid bottled lime juice for optimal freshness)Est. price €0.05–€0.10
• six 5-inch corn tortillas (lightly toast tortillas for added flavor and pliability)Est. price €0.60–€1.20
• 2 firm-ripe avocados (preferably California, ripe when slightly yielding to gentle pressure)Est. price €1.50–€3.00

Steps

1. 1

   Put on rubber gloves before deseeding and deveining the chili pepper. Proceed to finely chop the chili after preparing it.

2. 2

   Combine the chili with the rest of the salsa ingredients in a bowl. The salsa can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator, covered, for several hours.

3. 3

   Begin by stacking the tortillas and then halving them. Proceed to cut the stacked halves into 1/4-inch-wide strips. In a sturdy skillet, heat oil about 1/2 inch deep over medium heat until it is hot but not smoking. Working in three separate batches, fry the tortilla strips until they turn crispy and achieve a golden color, which should take around 30 seconds per batch. Once fried, use a slotted spoon to transfer the strips onto paper towels to drain any excess oil. Finally, season the fried tortilla strips with salt according to your taste preference.

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• Cultural note

  Avocado Strawberry Salsa with Crispy Tortillas is a modern fusion dish that combines traditional Mexican flavors with a twist of sweetness from the strawberries. It showcases the versatility of avocados in both savory and sweet dishes.

• Seasonal note

  Avocado Strawberry Salsa with Crispy Tortillas is best made in the summer when strawberries and avocados are in season, providing the freshest and most flavorful ingredients for the dish.

• Health note

  This dish is a nutritious choice as it is rich in fiber from the fruits and vegetables, providing 6g per serving. Avocados contribute healthy monounsaturated fats and essential vitamins like potassium, while strawberries offer vitamin C and antioxidants.