Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJose Pepper'sChips And Salsa Recipe

Chips And Salsa Recipe

Inspired by Jose Pepper's
Time45m
Serves4

Make Chips And Salsa Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Chips

Method

Chips

  1. 1

    Prepare the chips

    Cut the corn tortillas into triangles. You can do this by stacking them and cutting them with a sharp knife.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil

    In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.

  3. 3

    Fry the chips

    Carefully add the tortilla triangles to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.

  4. 4

    Drain and season

    Remove the chips from the oil using 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

  1. 5

    Prepare the ingredients

    Dice the Roma tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeño pepper (remove seeds for less heat). Chop the fresh cilantro finely.

  2. 6

    Mix the salsa

    In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño pepper, lime juice, and salt. Stir well to mix all ingredients thoroughly.

  3. 7

    Adjust seasoning

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

  4. 8

    Chill (optional)

    For best flavor, allow the salsa to sit for 15-30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld. You can refrigerate it during this time.

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