I can tell you there is nothing quite like being able to make your own salsa. For years, I have been buying the processed salsa in a jar. I know I've tried every brand that exists looking for that perfect blend, but somehow I'm always left disappointed. Dining at Mexican restaurants has always been greatly welcomed as I couldn't wait to devour the authentic salsa. To be honest, I'm not sure why I did not start making my own salsa a long, long time ago. In any event, I no longer have to trek any farther than my own kitchen. Thanks to a few pointers from my Mexican mother-in-law, I have finally attained that salsa perfection I have always desired.
Note: I have never worked with exact measurements for this recipe....each time varies a bit in texture and thickness, but it is nonetheless always DELICIOUS!
Ingredients:
8 Roma tomatoes (don't substitute)
2-3 jalapeno peppers, stems removed (depending on how much heat you want)
small bunch of cilantro leaves, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp cumin (or add more if you really like this flavor)
Directions: Place tomatoes and jalapenos in pot of water. Bring to a rapid boil. You need to let the veggies cook just until the tomato skin starts to wrinkle and peel off a little. Remove from heat. Using a large slotted spoon, transfer tomatoes and jalapenos into blender. Add cilantro, onion, garlic salt & cumin. Press "chop" and allow ingredients to blend thoroughly. This should only take 10-15 seconds. Pour into large bowl - it will be steaming! (Chill in refrigerator or eat it steaming hot!) Season to taste with more salt if desired. Serve with chips.
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