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Once again, it�s super hot. I am cooling off by eating chilled lychees which are very refreshing. I�ve got a ton to do, so I�ll skip the small talk and swandive straight into my sister�s black + white bean salsa. Though it is delicious on its own, the salsa tastes even better when eaten with good quality, crispy corn tortilla chips. I like the ones from La Palma Mexicatessen (in the Mission, in SF) and also those made by Casa Sanchez (another SF treat, but I think you can find them in other places.) My all-time favorite conveyance is just a giant spoon, so if you can�t find good chips, don�t worry about it. Ingredients 3 tbsp corn oil 1 1/4 cups of corn kernels (fresh or frozen) 1 16-oz can of black beans, rinsed + drained 1 16-oz can of white beans (preferably small ones), rinsed + drained 3/4 cup red onion, chopped fine 2 tbsp fresh lime juice 3 cloves of garlic, pressed or minced 1 large jalapeno, seeded + minced 1 tbsp minced fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried 1 tbsp chili powder 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin salt + pepper to taste Directions Saute corn in 1 tbsp of oil. Transfer to a bowl, and add all of the other stuff, season with salt and pepper as desired. Voila! See? It�s stupidly easy to make. As I mentioned before, I�ve made a few changes over the years, and have found that substituting garlic with a big handful of chopped cilantro is quite tasty. I also add more lime juice than the recipe calls for because I like things tangy. That�s it for today�s show.
1:59 p.m. - 2003-07-16
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