Rico's Salsa: 8 qty - Roma tomatoes <<< OR >>> 4 qty - large regular "globe" tomatoesX qty - Chili peppers [jalpeno, habanero, banana, etc.] <<< Note: if time limited, the above items can reluctantly be substituted with 2 cans - Rotel (the spicier the better) and 1 can [14oz] - whole peeled tomatoes) >>> 3-4 qty - Limes (again, can be substituted for lime juice, but that's your call) 1 bundle - fresh cilantro 1 - large red or white onion garlic salt (substitute for powder if you are watching salt intake) cumin all purpose seasoning (optional) Preparation: Peel the onion and cut it into chunks. Wash the cilantro. <<< Note: If are using canned items, skip this and head to the "cooking" section. >>> Wash tomatoes. Blanch them and remove the skins. Cut the stems off the peppers. Cooking: Cut or pull the leaves of the cilantro from the stems and place into a blender; use about half of the bundle for now. Add remaining vegetables into the blender. Cut and squirt juice of limes into blender (or from a bottle if you chose to do so). Add a good amount of garlic salt/powder into the blender. Add a 1.5 - 3 tsp of cumin into the blender. Add some all purpose seasoning (if you want). Blend the contents to the consistency of your choosing. Take a chip and try it, adding more cilantro, lime juice, garlic salt/powder and/or cumin to taste and reblend. |