Chips And Salsa Recipe
Fresh tortilla chips served with homemade salsa.
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Ingredients
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Tortilla Chips
Salsa
Method
Tortilla Chips
- 1
Prepare Tortillas
Cut the corn tortillas into triangles, making 6-8 pieces from each tortilla.
- 2
Heat Oil
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 3
Fry Chips
Carefully add a few tortilla triangles to the hot oil, frying them in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry each batch for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- 4
Drain and Season
Use a slotted spoon to remove the chips from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. While still hot, sprinkle with salt to taste.
Salsa
- 5
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and chopped fresh cilantro.
- 7
Season Salsa
Squeeze the juice of the lime over the mixture and add salt and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- 8
Chill
Let the salsa sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
