Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsEl Minuto CafeChips And Salsa Recipe

Chips And Salsa Recipe

Inspired by El Minuto Cafe
Time30m
Serves4

Crispy tortilla chips served with our house-made salsa.

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Ingredients

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Chips

Salsa

Method

Chips

  1. 1

    Prepare the tortillas

    Cut each corn tortilla into 6 equal triangles using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil

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

  3. 3

    Fry the chips

    Carefully add a handful of tortilla triangles to the hot oil. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pot.

  4. 4

    Drain and season

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

Salsa

  1. 5

    Chop the vegetables

    Dice the tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeño pepper (removing seeds if you prefer less heat).

  2. 6

    Mix the salsa

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

  3. 7

    Add lime and salt

    Stir in the lime juice and salt. Mix well to combine all ingredients.

  4. 8

    Let it sit

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

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