mexican recipes

Classic Salsa


condiments, salsa, sauces

4.00 ripe tomatoes -- cored
10.00 fresh jalapenos
0.50 teaspoon garlic -- chopped
1 salt -- to taste
1 freshly ground black pepper
1 to taste

This classic salsa starts with fresh tomatoes, but canned tomatoes can be substituted. Tasting as you go is a must, since the heat of jalapenos varies. With a paring knife, cut a small "X" in the bottom of each tomato. Place tomatoes in a large pot of boiling water 10 seconds to loosen skins. Peel and place tomatoes in blender container. Add unseeded jalapenos, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend to desired consistency. Makes about 3 cups.