my ultimate salsa fresca - slightly tweaked
This is just a slight tweaking of my original family recipe, incorporating a bit of lime juice and cumin. Changes up the flavor ever so slightly!
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prep time
30 Min
cook time
method
Refrigerate/Freeze
yield
3 cup(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound red ripe tomatoes, diced (don't use canned!)
- 1 small sweet onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, rubbed between your palms to crush
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- Kosher salt, to taste
- ground pepper, to taste
- 2-3 serrano chiles, minced (to taste, these are hot!)
How To Make my ultimate salsa fresca - slightly tweaked
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Step 1In a non-reactive bowl, combine all ingredients EXCEPT serrano chiles.
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Step 2Add the minced serrano chiles, a little at a time, tasting for "heat" until you reach the level you can stand.
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Step 3Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking. Salsa Fresca is a very personal thing! LOL.
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Step 4Let it stand for fifteen minutes to let the flavors meld. A small squeeze of lime juice is also good.
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Step 5Refrigerate until ready to use. Although this will keep overnight in the fridge, it is best to use it on the same day it is made. The flavors will be brighter, and the tomatoes won't get soft.
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