Basic Salsa

* Exported from MasterCook *

BASIC SALSA

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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Dips Condiments
Salsa

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Whole clove garlic
1 lb Ripe plum tomatoes, cored
-and finely diced but not
-peeled
1/2 sm Red onion, finely chopped
1/4 c Minced fresh coriander OR
1/4 c Minced flat leaf parsley,
-plus 1/2 tsp ground
-coriander
1 tb Lime juice
1/4 ts Salt

Keep this savory sauce on hand as a dip for taco chips, a topping for
scrambled eggs, or an accompaniment for Tex Mex dishes

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 2 minutes.

Drop the garlic into a small saucepan of boiling water. Let
boil,uncovered, over moderate heat for 2 minutes. Drain well, then mince.
Place the minced garlic in a medium sized bowl and mix in the
tomatoes,onion, coriander, lim juice, and salt. Cover with plastic food
wrap and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Transfer the mixture to
a 1 quart preserving jar. Keeps in the refrigerator for 10 days. Makes
2-1/3 cups.

RED HOT SALSA

Increase the garlic to 2 cloves, the lime juice to 1-1/2 tbsp, and add 1
tbsp chopped jalapeno pepper and 1/4 tsp red pepper sauce. Proceed as
directed.

Makes 2-1/3 cups. **Wash hands after handling the pepper**

///oo/\ From the hearth in Sandee's Kitchen...



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