Chips And Salsa Recipe
House-made tortilla chips with fresh salsa
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Ingredients
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Tortilla Chips
Fresh Salsa
Method
Tortilla Chips
- 1
Prepare the Tortillas
Cut the corn tortillas into triangles, about 6 pieces per tortilla.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large, deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 3
Fry the Chips
Carefully add a handful of tortilla triangles to the hot oil. Fry for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Season the Chips
While still warm, sprinkle the fried tortilla chips with salt.
Fresh Salsa
- 5
- 6
Mix the Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- 7
Season the Salsa
Squeeze the juice of the lime over the mixture, then add salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well.
- 8
Let it Rest
Allow the salsa to sit for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.