Chips & Salsa Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chips
Salsa
Method
Chips
- 1
Prepare the Tortillas
Cut the corn tortillas into triangles, about 6 pieces per tortilla.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- 3
Fry the Chips
Carefully add the tortilla triangles to the hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- 4
Drain and Season
Remove the chips from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. While still hot, sprinkle with salt to taste.
Salsa
- 5
- 6
Prepare the Cilantro
Rinse the fresh cilantro and chop it coarsely.
- 7
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- 8
Add Lime and Season
Juice the lime over the salsa mixture and add salt. Mix well to combine all flavors.
- 9
Let it Sit
Let the salsa sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.