Mexican Dip with Tomatoes
Dips are generally considered as a thick mixture in which you can dip your food into before you eat. Every cuisine has a different way of making dips according to their dishes and their cooking styles. Generally Mexican cuisine is known for its various flavors, colorful presentations, and the wide variety of spices used. Thick dips are made from fresh creams, yogurt which is very different from the spreads. If spreads are thinned, they can used as dips. Some common type of dips preferred worldwide include Aioli, Marinara sauce, Salsa, California dip etc.
To make a Mexican Dip with Tomatoes, you would require:
- 1 large can of whole drained tomatoes
- 1 can drained green chilies
- 1 can sliced black olives
- ¼ cup pimiento-stuffed olives
- 4 green onions
- 1 ½ tablespoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon hot sauce
Mix all the ingredients in a food processor. Process the mixture until the tomatoes are finely chopped. Chill for 2 hours or so. It is generally served with tortilla chips. The above proportion of ingredients will make you about 3 cups of the dip.
One of the most popular recipes for a Mexican dip with tomatoes is Pico de Gallo recipe.
Pico de Gallo is Mexican dip with lots of spices along with tomatoes and garlic.
Ingredients:
- 3 seedless tomatoes, chopped
- 1/3 of a green pepper
- 3 finely diced onions
- 1 finely chopped chili
- 2 tablespoon chopped coriander
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
Take a pan and add 2 chopped tomatoes, chili and olive oil and cook on medium heat. Cook till the tomatoes are cooked enough to be mashed by a fork. Leave the contents to cool. Mash the garlic and add it only in the last minute of the cooking process.
Add the pepper, onions, coriander, and the non cooked tomato to the above mix and stir. This dip can be served with Pita chips!
For a Mexican Cheese Dip with Tomatoes, you will need:
- 3 tomatoes
- 8 oz of Jalapeno pepper dip
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 green peppers
- 3 jalapenos
First, chop the green peppers and the jalapeno. Place it on a paper towel so that the water is absorbed. Then chop the tomatoes. Mix the cream cheese and the jalapeno dip. Then add the green pepper and jalapenos and mix thoroughly.
Then place a thin layer of the mix in a bowl and garnish it with cheese and tomatoes. Continue this process for the entire mix. This dip can be served with Tortilla chips!
Another instant recipe for a Mexican Dip with Tomatoes requires:
- 16 ounces cheese cubes
- 1 teaspoon Taco for seasoning
- 1 can of tomatoes with chilies
Place the cheese cubes in a cooker and heat it for about 1 hour. Stir occasionally. Add the tomatoes and the Taco and continue heating for at least 40-45 minutes. It can be served hot with corn chips or Tortilla chips!
Such dips with tomatoes do not necessarily require a specific recipe. One can always experiment with the ingredients to suit their tastes and flavors! So try all these dips and have wonderful snack times with friends and family!!
- P. Asha Ritu
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