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Xnipec
Yucatán's fiery habanero and sour-orange salsa, the 'dog's nose' (xni'pek)
The name comes from Maya: xni' pek means 'dog's nose', because the salsa is hot enough to make your nose run and stay wet like a dog's. It is the raw table salsa of the Yucatán, made in minutes from tomato, red onion, coriander and plenty of habanero, all soaked in sour orange juice. In Mérida it is spooned over black-bean dishes, eggs and rice, and it brightens anything rich. It is best on the day it is made. Chef's tip: chop everything by hand into small, even dice; a blender makes it watery and the habanero turns bitter.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 6
Ingredients
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Method
0/4 doneStep 1: Wear gloves or wash your hands well afterwards: chop 2 habanero chillies as finely as you can. Common mistake: rubbing your eyes after handling it; habanero is very hot.
Step 2: Mix the habanero with 1 red onion and ¾ tsp salt in a bowl and leave for 5 minutes, so the salt softens the onion.
5 minStep 3: Add 2 firm ripe tomatoes, 1 handful coriander and ¼ cup sour (Seville) orange juice and stir.
Step 4: Leave for 10 minutes before serving so the juices draw out and the flavours blend. Eat the same day.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 18 kcal
- Protein
- 1 g
- Carbs
- 4 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Fibre
- 1 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does xnipec take?
- About 10 minutes in total.
- How many people does it serve?
- 6 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegan?
- Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- Is it very spicy?
- It has some heat. Use less chilli for a milder version, or more if you like it hot.
- What can I use instead of firm ripe tomatoes?
- Tinned chopped tomatoes: a 400g tin for about 6 tomatoes (in cooked dishes, not salads).
- What can I use instead of red onion?
- White onion or shallots, same amount (soak raw onion in cold water for 10 minutes to soften it).
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