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Curiosity, however, almost always triumphs over doubt.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What actually arrives at the table<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>What arrives is an intense, direct concentrate designed to awaken the palate before the rest of the meal begins. The onion and cilantro provide freshness, the jalape\u00f1o adds a heat that is perceptible but not overwhelming, and the lime rounds it all off with an acidity that cuts through any heaviness.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>An appetizer, not a main course<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It isn&#8217;t a dish meant to fill you up. Rather, it is a prelude: something to sip before deciding what else to order, or while leisurely looking over the rest of the menu. It works especially well on days when your appetite hasn&#8217;t quite fully kicked in yet.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>It\u2019s worth taking the risk<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>First-time tasters almost always react the same way: surprise, followed by silent approval. 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