Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsChile ColoradoChips & Salsa Recipe

Chips & Salsa Recipe

Inspired by Chile Colorado
Time30m
Serves4

Make Chips & Salsa Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Chips

Method

Chips

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tortillas

    Cut each corn tortilla into 6 triangles to form chips.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking.

  3. 3

    Fry the Chips

    Carefully add the tortilla triangles to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden and crispy.

  4. 4

    Drain and Season

    Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried chips to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. While still warm, sprinkle with salt.

Salsa

  1. 5

    Chop the Vegetables

    Dice the tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeño pepper (remove seeds for less heat) into small pieces.

  2. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.

  3. 7

    Season the Salsa

    Add the lime juice, salt, and black pepper to the vegetable mixture. Stir until well combined.

  4. 8

    Let it Rest

    Allow the salsa to sit for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

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