salsa
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Definition
- Noun:
- A spicy sauce typically made from tomatoes, onions, chili peppers, and various seasonings, used as a condiment to accompany Mexican and Tex-Mex foods.
Usage
- Noun: "Salsa" is primarily used as a mass noun (uncountable) to refer to the sauce in general. It can also be used countably when referring to types or bowls of this sauce.
- I like to eat tortilla chips with salsa.
- The restaurant offers three different salsas: mild, medium, and hot.
Examples
- Noun:
- She prepared a fresh tomato salsa for the party.
- This salsa has a very smoky flavor because of the roasted peppers.
- Would you like some salsa on your taco?
Advanced Usage
- "Salsa" as a cultural concept: While the primary meaning is culinary, the word "salsa" (Spanish for "sauce") is also famously associated with a genre of Latin American dance music. However, in the context of food and the provided definition, this is a distinct, separate meaning.
- The word 'salsa' on a menu always refers to the sauce, not the music.
Variants and Related Words
- Salsa verde (n): A green salsa typically made with tomatillos, green chili peppers, and cilantro.
- The enchiladas were served with a tangy salsa verde.
- Pico de gallo (n): A specific type of fresh, chunky salsa made with diced raw tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and chili peppers.
- Pico de gallo is sometimes called 'salsa fresca' (fresh salsa).
Synonyms
- Hot sauce: A general term for spicy condiments, though not all hot sauces are salsas, and not all salsas are liquid hot sauces.
- Dip: A broader category for foods meant for dipping; salsa is a type of dip.
- Guacamole and salsa are both popular dips for chips.
Related Phrases
- Salsa bar (n): A station, often in a restaurant, where multiple types of salsa are offered for self-service.
- The Mexican grill has an extensive salsa bar with eight different options.
Noun
- spicy sauce of tomatoes and onions and chili peppers to accompany Mexican foods