Tuesday, August 26, 2014

QUICK BASIC SALSA

QUICK BASIC SALSA
Lisa made this for a party we had.  It was yummy and disappeared quickly.

This is a great salsa for any occasion. Use in burritos, tacos or with your favorite tortilla chips. It's really easy and tastes great!
INGREDIENTS
  • 2 cups seeded, chopped tomatoes (6-7 medium tomatoes)
  • the leaves from one bunch of fresh cilantro, chopped*
  • 6 cloves fresh chopped garlic
  • 1/2 an onion chopped
  • 1 jalapeno, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • about 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
Mix all ingredients until well incorporated. Refrigerate overnight for maximum flavor.
*If you grab a handful of leaves from the top of the bunch and pull them out firmly, you will get mostly leaves. If a few stems are in there, it's okay.

None
Just ok. -Romas or sweet but firm hot house tomatoes. -Cut the cilantro and garlic in half. -Nix the ubiquitous jalapeno for a serrano or two. Refined heat. -Double the lime juice. -Add a tablespoon of wine or rice vinegar. Adds a tang and extents shelf life. -1/4 tsp white pepper, adds different kind of heat. What's unique about this salsa you get all five flavors. Sweet. Sour. Hot. Bitter. Umami.

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