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Xni-Pec (Dog’s Nose) - Habanero Salsa Recipe

Xni-Pec is a Yucatan salsa made with fresh habanero peppers, tomato, onion, sour orange juice and more. It packs some heat, and as the name implies, might make you sweat like a dog's nose.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salsa, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: habanero
Servings: 4
Calories: 25kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 habanero peppers chopped (or more, as desired)
  • 1 medium tomato chopped
  • 1 small white onion chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh sour orange juice or 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice + 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice (as a variation, try grapefruit juice)
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Taste and adjust for salt.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight for the flavors to mingle and develop. Serve!

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Notes

Heat Factor: HOT. You'll get a good level of heat with this habanero salsa recipe. But it's worth it!

Nutrition

Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 162mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 23.7mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.2mg