Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe for homemade salsa that you can easily make at home:
Best Homemade Salsa Ever
Ingredients:
- 4 large ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce or 1-2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional, for thicker salsa)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Dice the tomatoes and place them in a medium-sized bowl.
- Finely chop the red onion, jalapeño peppers, and cilantro. Add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
- Mince the garlic and add it to the bowl as well.
- Mix the Ingredients:
- Add the lime juice, salt, black pepper, ground cumin (if using), and sugar (if using) to the bowl.
- If you prefer a thicker salsa, add tomato sauce or tomato paste at this point.
- Combine:
- Stir all the ingredients together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Chill:
- For the best flavor, let the salsa sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve:
- Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, or any dish that could use a fresh and flavorful salsa.
Tips:
- For a smokier flavor, you can roast the tomatoes, jalapeños, and garlic before chopping.
- If you prefer a smoother salsa, you can blend the ingredients in a food processor or blender until you reach your desired consistency.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or fewer jalapeños, or by including some of the seeds.
Enjoy your homemade salsa!
