Salsa is one of the great inventions of the culinary world. Here in the USA it's mainly a vehicle for tortilla chips. In Mexico, it's more like a sauce to add to, well, anything. Get ready to be hungry!
# Summary
Josh and Chuck dive deep into the history and American rise of salsa, tracing this iconic condiment from its ancient Aztec roots through its explosive popularity in the 1980s and 90s. They explore how salsa transformed from a traditional Mexican staple into America's favorite snack dip, thanks in part to clever advertising campaigns and the perfect storm of health trends and cultural shifts. The guys also break down the origins of tortilla chips, the difference between salsa and similar sauces like mole and hot sauce, and share some fascinating details about how recipes and ingredients traveled across the globe through the Columbian Exchange.
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