Chips And Salsa Recipe
Crispy tortilla chips served with house-made salsa
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Ingredients
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Chips
Salsa
Method
Chips
- 1
Prepare the tortillas
Cut each corn tortilla into 6 equal triangles to form the chips.
- 2
Heat the oil
In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 3
Fry the chips
Once the oil is hot, carefully add a handful of tortilla triangles to the oil. Fry them for about 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- 4
Drain and season
Remove the fried chips with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. While they are still hot, sprinkle with salt to taste.
Salsa
- 5
- 6
Mix the ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and roughly chopped cilantro.
- 7
Add lime and season
Squeeze the juice of the lime over the mixture and add salt. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- 8
Let it sit
Allow the salsa to sit for at least 15 minutes at room temperature to let the flavors meld together before serving.
