Description
Chipotle corn salsa is a zesty and flavorful condiment that adds a burst of smoky and spicy goodness to your favorite Mexican dishes. Whether you’re topping tacos, burritos, or simply using it as a dip with tortilla chips, this homemade salsa is a crowd-pleaser. Learn how to make it with this simple recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen, cooked and cooled)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the chipotle pepper can)
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- If you’re using fresh corn, you can grill it for extra flavor. Brush the corn with a little oil and grill until it’s lightly charred. Let it cool and then cut the kernels off the cob. If using frozen corn, cook it according to the package instructions and let it cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, finely chopped red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, mince the chipotle peppers and garlic. You can adjust the number of chipotle peppers to control the spiciness. Start with one and add more if you prefer it hotter.
- Add the minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, and minced garlic to the corn mixture. Be cautious with the adobo sauce as it can be spicy, so adjust to your heat preference.
- Squeeze the juice of one lime over the mixture and stir everything together.
- Taste the salsa and season with salt and pepper as needed. The adobo sauce may already add some saltiness, so be mindful of the salt.
Notes
This recipe yields approximately 2 cups of chipotle corn salsa, enough to generously top multiple servings of tacos, burritos, or to enjoy as a dip.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
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