Jul 14 2026
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Chips & Salsa Recipe

Inspired by Union Bar & Soda Fountain
Time45m
Serves4

Fresh tortilla chips with house-made salsa.

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Ingredients

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Chips

Salsa

Method

Chips

  1. 1

    Prepare the tortillas

    Cut each corn tortilla into six equal triangles to form chips.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil

    In a large, deep skillet or 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 and fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.

  4. 4

    Drain and season

    Using a slotted spoon, remove the chips from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Immediately sprinkle with salt while still hot.

Salsa

  1. 5

    Prepare the ingredients

    Dice the tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño pepper. Finely chop the cilantro and juice the lime.

  2. 6

    Mix the salsa

    In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and garlic powder. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

  3. 7

    Chill

    Cover the salsa with plastic wrap and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

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