Xnipec

No, it’s not a typo! I’ve included this salsa because it has a wonderful history as well as a mysterious name. Pronounced schnee-peek, it is one of the most ancient salsa recipes from the Mayans in the Yucatan area of Mexico, where I first encountered it many years ago. It is traditionally made with a sour orange related to Europe’s Seville orange, which has an exotic, wonderful perfume quite distinct from those of other oranges. Chances are you won’t find Sevilles in m