Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 tsp

Orange peel

Grated

1 unit

Orange

Peeled & diced

2 tsp

Lemon peel

Grated

1 tbsp

Lemon juice

2 tbsp

Onion

Chopped

2 tbsp

Cilantro

Minced

1 tsp

Cumin seed

Ground

0.5 tsp

Salt

1 unit

Avocado

Diced

1 dsh

Cayenne pepper

to taste

Step 1
~3 min

Combine grated orange peel, diced orange, grated lemon peel, lemon juice, chopped onion, minced cilantro, ground cumin seed, and salt in a bowl.

Step 2
~3 min

Gently stir in diced avocado.

Step 3
~3 min

Add cayenne pepper to taste.

Step 4
~3 min

Serve with chips.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a smoother salsa, mash some of the avocado.

Add a small amount of chopped jalapeno for extra heat.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 mins

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be made a few hours ahead of time

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with tortilla chips

Serve as a topping for tacos

Serve with grilled fish or chicken

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Tortilla Chips
Tacos
Grilled Chicken
Grilled Fish

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico

Cultural Significance

Common accompaniment to many Mexican dishes.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Fiestas

Occasion Tags

Party
Snack
Appetizer

Popularity Score

75/100

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