Going to the grocery store at the last minute is something I try to avoid. So, I love these products, pictured. I love fresh cilantro, but it goes bad so quickly. But the freeze dried cilantro gives a fresh flavor, unlike regular dried cilantro or coriander. So, try them and see for yourself.
I've included an easy and truly great recipe using these ingredients, too! This is a very mild salsa. Of course, you could make it hotter, but I find it more refreshing on the cooler side, especially on a hot day. There is another version in a previous post, for all fresh ingredients, but I like this version the best.
Avocado Salsa
1 ripe Hass avocado1 cube of Cilantro bouillon
½ tsp. freeze dried cilantro
½ cup of boiling water
½ chopped Serrano pepper
1 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. finely minced white onion
In a bowl, combine crushed bouillon cube and freeze dried cilantro with the boiling water, stirring to dissolve, and let mixture steep and cool.
In a food processor, place the Serrano pepper, the cooled cilantro bouillon, the avocado and the vinegar. Pulse several times, to combine to a paste. Remove to a clean serving bowl, and stir in the finely minced onion. Taste and season with salt, if desired. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
This salsa doesn't turn brown, so make it ahead of time, if you want.
Serve with all your Mexican food favorites. And of course, with chips. Buen Provecho!
