Description
Fiery Mexican salsa delivers a perfect blend of fresh tomatoes, jalapeños, and cilantro that dances across taste buds. Homemade goodness brings incredible flavor you can enjoy with chips or as a zesty topping for many dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 Roma tomatoes (ripe, chopped)
- 14.5 oz (411 g) fire-roasted diced tomatoes (canned, drained)
- 12 jalapenos (seeded and chopped)
- 1 small white onion (diced)
- ¼ cup cilantro (fresh, chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 lime (for juice)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp cumin (ground)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather all ingredients and ensure they are fresh, ripe, and of high quality for optimal flavor and texture.
- Chopping Technique: Use a sharp knife to meticulously cube tomatoes, mince onions and jalapeños, and finely chop cilantro, maintaining consistent size and removing pepper seeds to control heat intensity.
- Mixing Method: Combine prepared ingredients in a mixing bowl, gently folding to preserve individual ingredient characteristics, with options for either hand-chopping or food processor blending based on desired consistency.
- Flavor Enhancement: Introduce fresh lime juice to brighten the mixture, then season with salt, cumin, and garlic powder, tasting and adjusting to create a harmonious and balanced flavor profile.
- Resting and Marinating: Cover and refrigerate the salsa for at least 15 minutes, allowing ingredients to meld and develop deeper, more complex taste notes.
- Serving Suggestions: Present chilled salsa as a vibrant accompaniment to tortilla chips, a zesty taco topping, or a fresh garnish for grilled meats and seafood, enhancing the overall dining experience.
Notes
- Precision Chopping: Cut ingredients uniformly to ensure each bite delivers consistent flavor and texture.
- Heat Control: Adjust jalapeño seed removal based on personal spice tolerance, allowing customizable heat levels.
- Flavor Marination: Refrigerate salsa for at least 15 minutes to let ingredients meld and develop deeper, more complex taste profiles.
- Versatile Preparation: Choose between hand-chopped rustic style or food processor method depending on desired salsa consistency and texture preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg