Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMaximónChips & Salsa Recipe

Chips & Salsa Recipe

Inspired by Maximón
Time30m
Serves4

Make Chips & Salsa Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Chips

Salsa

Method

Chips

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tortillas

    Cut the corn tortillas into triangles, about 6 pieces per tortilla.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

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

  3. 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. 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

  1. 5

    Chop the Vegetables

    Dice the tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño pepper finely. Remove the seeds from the jalapeño for less heat, if desired.

  2. 6

    Prepare the Cilantro

    Rinse the fresh cilantro and chop it coarsely.

  3. 7

    Combine Ingredients

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

  4. 8

    Add Lime and Season

    Juice the lime over the salsa mixture and add salt. Mix well to combine all flavors.

  5. 9

    Let it Sit

    Let the salsa sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.

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