Avocados with Strawberry Salsa and Crispy Tortilla Strips

Wednesday, 01 July 2009 19:14 Written by Jeanne Stewart

In celebration of the fruits of the season, here’s an easy one for warm nights.

Ingredients:

For salsa:

1 fresh Serrano or jalapeno chili

1 cup finely chopped strawberries

¼ cup finely chopped white onion

2 T. finely chopped fresh coriander

½ tsp fresh lime juice

¼ tsp salt

½ tsp sugar if desired

Six 5 inch corn tortillas

Vegetable oil for frying

Kosher salt to taste

2 firm-ripe avocados

Procedure:

Make salsa: Wearing rubber gloves- remove seeds, stems and ribs from chili and finely chop. In a bowl, stir together chili and remaining salsa ingredients. Salsa can be made several hours in advance and chilled, covered.

Stack tortillas and cut them in half. Cut stacks crosswise into ¼ inch thick strips and in heavy skillet, heat ½ inch oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking. Working in 3 batches, fry tortilla strips till crisp and golden, about 30 seconds and remove with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with kosher salt to taste.

Slice avocado into wedges or dice and serve with salsa and chips. A cool margarita would compliment this dish greatly! Enjoy!