Chips & Salsa Recipe
Fresh tortilla chips served with house-made salsa.
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Ingredients
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Tortilla Chips
House-Made Salsa
Method
Tortilla Chips
- 1
Prepare Tortillas
Cut each corn tortilla into 6 wedges to create chip shapes.
- 2
Heat Oil
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 3
Fry Tortilla Chips
Carefully add a few tortilla wedges to the hot oil (do not overcrowd the pot) and fry them for about 2-3 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- 4
Drain Chips
Remove the fried chips from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 5
Season Chips
Sprinkle the hot chips with salt while they are still warm and continue to fry the remaining tortilla wedges.
House-Made Salsa
- 6
- 7
Mix Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- 8
Season Salsa
Add the lime juice and salt to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- 9
Rest Salsa
Let the salsa sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend together.
