Xni Pec Salsa, "Dog's Snout" Salsa

By AzWench

Ingredients

• 2 to 8 fresh habanero or serrano chiles, finely chopped (for a hotter
• salsa, leave seeds in)
• 1 large fresh ripe tomato, cut into 1/4-inch dice, with juices
• 1 small white onion, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh sour orange juice, or 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice and 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea), or more to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the chiles, tomato, onion, cilantro, sour orange juice, and salt in a nonreactive serving bowl. Toss gently to mix. Correct the seasoning, adding more chiles, sour orange juice, or salt as necessary. The salsa tastes best when freshly made.