mexican salsa

Monticello, KY
Updated on Jan 14, 2013

When I get fresh tomatoes and herbs, I like making these salsa. It take a few minutes to roast your peppers, but it's worth-it. Also, take your tomatoes and place them in boiling water for about 15 second, or until the skins start to crack. If you like HOT-HOT salsa, leave the seeds in.

prep time 45 Min
cook time
method Food Processor
yield ABOUT 4 CUPS

Ingredients

  • 4 medium jalapeno peppers
  • 1 large spanish (yellow) onion
  • 2-3 medium garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 10-12 medium fresh tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 4-5 sprigs cilantro, fresh
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • - tortilla chips

How To Make mexican salsa

  • Step 1
    Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat. With a sharp knife, pierce jalapenos; and add to hot skillet. Cook for 15-20 minutes, turning peppers, or until blistered and blackened. Place peppers immediately in a bowl; cover with plastic wrap, let stand 20-25 minutes
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, boil your water in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Place your tomatoes in boiling water for about 15-20 seconds, or until the skins start cracking. Remove, let them set about 1-2 minutes, and peel. Coarsely chopped tomatoes. Set aside. Peel off the charred skins for the jalapenos, and discard. Remove stems and seeds.
  • Step 3
    Place onion and garlic in a food processor and cover and pulse four or five times. Add tomatoes, cilantro, salt and jalapenos. Cover, processor until desired consistency. chill until ready to serve. Serve with Tortilla/Corn chips.

Discover More

Culture: Mexican
Category: Salsas
Category: Chips
Keyword: #chips
Keyword: #JALAPENO
Keyword: #tomatoes
Ingredient: Fruit

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