Ingredients needed
Tomatoes. I used canned tomatoes for this recipe but you can use fresh, ripe tomatoes as well. For fresh tomato salsa, use Roma tomatoes and blanch in boiling water to remove the skins before chopping and adding to the salsa If you want a thicker salsa, drain the tomatoes of the excess juice before blending. Onion. Red onion or white onion both works. Fresh Garlic Cloves. Fresh cilantro/coriander. I also add dried oregano but other herbs like parsley can also be added. Jalapeño. Remove the seeds if you want a milder sauce. Other chilis like Serrano peppers or canned green chiles can also be used. Fresh lime juice. Lemon juice can also be used. Salt and black pepper. I also add a pinch of sugar and ground cumin but this is optional.
How to make salsa
Combine all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Blend/pulse the salsa until it reaches your desired consistency. I like the salsa to be fine in texture but not completely smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, sugar or lime juice.
Can I make this ahead?
Yes, salsa is great to prepare in advance. The sauce can be kept in jars or an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week and frozen for up to 3 months.
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