Piña loca literally translates to crazy pineapple! All my favorites are included in this fun recipe! Fresh fruit, sweet and spicy tamarindo, spicy peanuts, chamoy, chile lime seasoning and fresh lime. This is just one variation of a piña loca.
Course Antojitos, Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 35 minutesminutes
Total Time 35 minutesminutes
Servings 4Servings
Ingredients
1small-medium fresh pineapple
2cupswatermelon
2cupsmango
2cupscucumber
2limes
Chamoy salsato taste
Chile limon powderto taste
1/2cupChile lime coated peanuts
1/2cupChile coated Japanese crunchy peanuts
1/2cupAssorted soft tamarindo candieschopped small
Instructions
Carefully slice the whole pineapple in half. Score the pineapple and try to cut out 1 inch chunks. Remember to cut out the center core first. Use a large metal spoon to scoop out clean. Set pineapple aside. Slice the other fruits and cucumber the same size as pineapple.
I only prepared one half of the piña(pineapple) for 4 servings. If you want to prepare both halves, you may need more of the other fruit, cucumber, peanuts and candies. If not, save the other half of the pineapple for another time.
In a bowl combine the pineapple, mango, watermelon and cucumber. Squeeze in the juice of 1 large lime. Season lightly with salt and mix.
Place the pineapple bowl on serving platter. Add the mixed fruit with cucumber. Add enough chamoy salsa to coat everything generously. Sprinkle with chile limon powder. Top with a mix of the peanuts and tamarindo candies. Add a little more chamoy and a little more chile limon powder. Serve right away. Serve extra lime, candies, peanuts, salsa and seasonings on the side.
Notes
Chamoy is a type of salsa that is used for fruits and other Mexican snacks, such as fried chicharrones or chips. Find the recipe for my homemade version by clicking onto the link.https://pinaenlacocina.com/how-to-prepare-homemade-chamoy/