Jul 14 2026
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Chips & Salsa Recipe

Inspired by Hell's Kitchen Inc.
Time45m
Serves4

Housemade tortilla chips with Salsa Roja and Salsa Verde.

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Ingredients

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Tortilla Chips

Salsa Roja

Salsa Verde

Method

Tortilla Chips

  1. 1

    Prepare the Oil

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

  2. 2

    Cut the Tortillas

    Stack the corn tortillas and cut them into quarters to create triangular chips.

  3. 3

    Fry the Chips

    Carefully add a few tortilla pieces to the hot oil at a time. Fry until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove them with a slotted spoon.

  4. 4

    Season the Chips

    Place the fried chips on a paper towel-lined plate and immediately sprinkle with salt to taste.

Salsa Roja

  1. 5

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Chop the ripe tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeño pepper. Remove seeds from the jalapeño for less heat if desired.

  2. 6

    Blend the Salsa

    In a blender, combine the chopped tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeño pepper, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth.

  3. 7

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more salt or lime juice to your preference.

Salsa Verde

  1. 8

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Remove the husks from the tomatillos and rinse them. Chop the garlic and jalapeño pepper.

  2. 9

    Blend the Salsa

    In a blender, combine the tomatillos, garlic, fresh cilantro, jalapeño pepper, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth.

  3. 10

    Taste and Adjust

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

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