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Ingredients
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Chips
Salsa
Method
Chips
- 1
Prepare the Tortillas
Cut each corn tortilla into 8 equal triangles to form chips.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 3
Fry the Chips
Carefully add the tortilla triangles to the hot oil in batches, frying them until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- 4
Drain the Chips
Use a slotted spoon to remove the chips from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt while still hot.
Salsa
- 5
- 6
Mix the Salsa
In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño pepper.
- 7
Add Lime and Salt
Pour in the lime juice and sprinkle with salt. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- 8
Taste and Adjust
Taste the salsa and adjust salt or lime juice if necessary. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes for flavors to meld.
