INGREDIENTS
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12 ounces (2 medium-small round or 4 or 5 plum) ripe tomatoes
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Fresh serrano chiles to taste (roughly 3 to 5, 1/2 to 1 ounce total, or even more if you like it really picante), stemmed
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A dozen or so large sprigs of cilantro
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1 large garlic clove, peeled and very finely chopped (optional)
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1 small (4-ounce) white onion
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1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
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Salt, about 3/4 teaspoon