(peeh-KHAN-teh) Mexican salsa

pick-CON-tay] The Spanish word for "spicy". In the U.S., Picante Sauce is known as a Mexican dip, condiment or cooking ingredient that can be mild or spicy. It is typically thinner and less chunky than salsa, but it is also made from tomatoes, onions and chiles.

a stew prepared from vegetables or meat with a cooked dressing based on red local pepper

Hot to the taste buds .