Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe FABChips & Salsa Recipe

Chips & Salsa Recipe

Inspired by The FAB
Time30m
Serves4

Homemade molcajete sauce.

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Ingredients

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Chips

Salsa

Method

Chips

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tortillas

    Cut each corn tortilla into quarters to create triangle-shaped chips.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it's hot but not smoking.

  3. 3

    Fry the Chips

    Carefully add the tortilla triangles to the hot oil in batches. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crispy.

  4. 4

    Drain the Chips

    Once fried, use a slotted spoon to remove the chips and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt while they are still hot.

Salsa

  1. 5

    Prep the Ingredients

    Dice the tomatoes and red onion. Finely chop the cilantro and jalapeño pepper, removing seeds if you prefer less heat.

  2. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a molcajete or bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.

  3. 7

    Add Lime and Salt

    Pour in the lime juice and sprinkle with salt. Mix everything gently with a spoon or pestle until well combined.

  4. 8

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lime juice to your preference.

  5. 9

    Serve

    Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl, and enjoy it immediately with the freshly made tortilla chips.

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