Jul 14 2026
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Chips And Salsa Recipe

Inspired by Local Taco
Time30m
Serves4

made fresh daily, roja or verde

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Ingredients

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Chips

Roja Salsa

Verde Salsa

Method

Chips Preparation

  1. 1

    Cut Tortillas

    Cut each corn tortilla into 6 equal wedges to form chips.

  2. 2

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.

  3. 3

    Fry Chips

    Carefully place tortilla wedges in the hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.

  4. 4

    Drain and Salt

    Remove the chips from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Immediately sprinkle with salt to taste.

Roja Salsa Preparation

  1. 5

    Prep Ingredients

    Roughly chop the tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, and garlic.

  2. 6

    Blend Salsa

    In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth or to your desired consistency.

  3. 7

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice if needed.

Verde Salsa Preparation

  1. 8

    Prep Ingredients

    Remove the husks from the tomatillos and chop them, along with the onion and jalapeños.

  2. 9

    Blend Salsa

    In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped tomatillos, onion, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth or to your desired consistency.

  3. 10

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice if needed.

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