Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsEl Minuto CafeChips & Salsa Recipe

Chips & Salsa Recipe

Inspired by El Minuto Cafe
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

Salsa

Method

Chips

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tortillas

    Stack the corn tortillas and cut them into wedges, creating triangle shapes.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot or deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  3. 3

    Fry the Tortilla Chips

    Carefully place the tortilla wedges into the hot oil in batches. Fry them until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Drain and Season

    Using a slotted spoon, remove the chips from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Sprinkle salt over the hot chips while they are still warm.

Salsa

  1. 5

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Chop the tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño pepper (removing seeds for less heat if desired), and fresh cilantro into small pieces.

  2. 6

    Mix the Salsa

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

  3. 7

    Add Seasonings

    Squeeze the lime juice over the mixture and add salt and black pepper. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

  4. 8

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice to your preference.

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