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Date Posted: 11:29:36 10/26/02 Sat
Author: SRA
Subject: Avocados with Strawberry Salsa and Crispy Tortilla Strips

For strawberry salsa:

1 fresh serrano or jalapeno chili
1 cup finely chopped strawberries
1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
For salad:

2 firm-ripe avocados
Six 5-inch corn tortillas
Vegetable oil for frying
To make salsa,wearing rubber gloves,remove stems,seeds, and ribs
from
chili and chop fine.In a bowl stir together chili and remaining salsa
ingredients.Salsa may be made several hours ahead and chilled,
covered.

Stack tortillas and cut them in half.Cut stacks crosswise into
1/4-inch-thick strips and in a heavy skillet heat 1/2 inch oil over
moderate
heat until hot but not smoking.Working in three batches, fry tortilla
strips until crisp and golden,about 30 seconds,and with a slotted
spoon
transfer to paper towels to drain.Sprinkle fried tortilla strips with
salt
to taste.

Halve avocados,removing pits,and peel.Slice each half lengthwise
into 6
wedges and fan onto 4 salad plates.

Spoon about 1/3 cup strawberry salsa over each avocado fan and mound
crispy
tortilla strips alongside.

Makes 4 servings.

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