Chips And Salsa Recipe

Time45m

Serves4

Fresh tortilla chips served with homemade salsa.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare Corn Tortillas
Stack the corn tortillas and cut them into triangle-shaped wedges, approximately 6 pieces per tortilla.
2
Heat Oil
In a large pot or deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
3
Fry Tortilla Chips
Carefully add a batch of tortilla wedges to the hot oil. Fry them for about 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the chips and place them on a paper towel-lined plate.
4
Season with Salt
While the chips are still hot, sprinkle them with salt to taste. Repeat the frying process with the remaining tortilla wedges.

5
Chop Vegetables
Dice the tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeño pepper into small pieces. If you prefer less heat, remove the seeds from the jalapeño before dicing.
6
Prepare Cilantro
Rinse the cilantro under cold water, shake off excess moisture, and chop it roughly.
7
Mix Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño pepper, and chopped cilantro.
8
Add Lime Juice and Salt
Pour the lime juice over the mixture and add 1 tsp of salt. Stir everything together until well combined.
9
Taste and Adjust
Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if necessary. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.