basic salsa

Name: Basic Salsa
Ingredients: 1 - garlic clove, whole; 1 pound(s) plum tomatoes, cored and diced; 1/2 - red onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup(s) coriander, fresh and minced; 1/2 teaspoon(s) coriander, ground; 1 tablespoon(s) lime juice; 1/4 tablespoon(s) salt

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Ingredients

1 - garlic clove, whole
1 pound plum tomatoes, cored and diced
1/2 - red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup coriander, fresh and minced
1/2 teaspoon coriander, ground
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 tablespoon salt

How To Make basic salsa

Step 1

Drop the garlic into a small saucepan of boiling water. Let boil, uncovered, over moderate heat for 2 minutes.

Step 2

Drain well, then mince. Place the minced garlic in a medium sized bowl and mix in the tomatoes, onion, coriander, lime juice and salt.
Step 3

Cover with plastic food wrap and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
Step 4

Transfer the mixture to a 1 quart preserving jar. Keeps in the refrigerator for 10 days.
Step 5

VARIATION: 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, fresh, minced may be used in place of coriander, fresh, minced.
Step 6

VARIATION: RED HOT SALSA Increase the garlic to 2 cloves, the lime juice to 1 1/2 tablespoons, and add 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce. Proceed as directed.
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