How To Make Salsa

Salsa, the Spanish word for “sauce,” actually predates the Spanish culture. Aztecs were making salsas with beans, chiles and tomatoes for a very long time. Salsas are typically tomato-based, and can vary from sweet to spicy or even smoky. Sweet variations can be made with a mango or pineapple base and can still include jalapenos for those who don’t want to sacrifice the heat. Try making a fresh, chunky salsa, known as pico de gallo, as well as a blended version. Salsa is a fun dish to make and requires no cooking time. Salsas can be used in a plethora of other recipes, as a topping or just enjoyed with tortilla chips as an appetizer. In this video, Chef Mark provides an online cooking lesson that will show you to make a basic salsa. For more great cooking demonstration videos, subscribe to the LearnToCookOnline YouTube channel.

Salsa Recipe

Ingredients:
1lb roma tomatoes or vine ripened
5 oz. yellow onion, diced small
2 serrano chilies, minced, adjust desired heat by decreasing amount
1/4 cup cilantro leaves chopped
¼ tsp sea salt, adjust depending on ripeness of tomatoes
1 lime, juice of lime
(optional: cooked black beans and/or cooked corn niblets)

Method:
1. Put all ingredients in s/s bowl and mix well to blend all ingredients
2. Allow to sit for 30 minutes to develop flavors
3. Please use within 2-3 hours

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