Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsThe Neon LunchboxChips And Salsa Recipe

Chips And Salsa Recipe

Inspired by The Neon Lunchbox
Time30m
Serves4

Crispy tortilla chips served with fresh salsa.

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Ingredients

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Chips

Method

Chips

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tortillas

    Stack the corn tortillas and cut them into triangles to create chips.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  3. 3

    Fry the Chips

    Carefully add a few tortilla triangles to the hot oil. Fry them for about 2-3 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy.

  4. 4

    Drain the Chips

    Remove the chips from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Continue frying the remaining tortilla triangles.

Salsa

  1. 5

    Chop the Vegetables

    Dice the ripe tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeño pepper. Make sure to remove the seeds from the jalapeño for less heat.

  2. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, and chopped fresh cilantro.

  3. 7

    Add Seasoning

    Pour the lime juice over the vegetable mixture and sprinkle salt. Gently mix to combine all the ingredients.

  4. 8

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice if desired.

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