Pinion Nut And Tortilla Salsa
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Course : Salsas
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      tablespoons   New Mexico chile -- powdered, mild
   3      cups          peanut oil
   2      tablespoons   fresh lime juice
   2      tablespoons   toasted pine nuts
 

Preparation:

Put the chile powder in a mixing bowl. Heat the oil for deep frying to 375F. Take the tortillas and sprinkle them with the lime juice. Slice the tortillas into thin strips, about 1/8 x 2 inches. Deep fry the tortilla strips until they are lightly brown and crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels. Put tortilla strips in mixing bowl with the salt and pine nuts and mix well. Use this as a topping on grilled fish, such as swordfish.