Mexican Style Tapas Platter

Mexican Style Tapas Platter

Ingredients for Chili Cheese

• Cream cheese, chopped 250 gm
• Mild sweet chili sauce 3 tsp
• Garlic, crushed 1 clove
• Lime juice 1 tbsp
• Fresh red chili, chopped ½ small
• Green onion, chopped 1
• Fresh parsley chopped 1 tbsp
• Pistachio nuts, toasted 2 tbsp

Ingredients for Salsa

• Cucumber, chopped 1 small
• Tomatoes, chopped 2 medium
• Red onion, chopped 1 small
• Vinegar 1 tsp
• Chili powder ¼ tsp

Ingredients for Tortilla Crisps

• Tortillas few
• Vegetable oil for frying
  

Method

• Chili cheese: Beat cheese in small bowl with electric mixer until soft and creamy, add sauce, garlic, juice, chili and green onion, beat until combined. Transfer mixture to sheet of plastic wrap, shape into 8cm square. Wrap in plastic, refrigerate at least 1 hour; roll in combined parsley and nuts. 
• Salsa: Combine all ingredients in bowl; mix well. 
• Tortilla crisps: Cut each tortilla into 12 wedges. Shallow-fry wedges in hot oil in batches until lightly browned and puffed; drain on absorbent paper.