Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsZapata's Mexican RestaurantChips & Salsa Recipe

Chips & Salsa Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make Chips & Salsa Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Chips

Salsa

Method

Chips

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tortillas

    Cut the corn tortillas into triangles to form the chips.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.

  3. 3

    Fry the Chips

    Carefully add the tortilla triangles to the hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.

  4. 4

    Drain the Chips

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

Salsa

  1. 5

    Chop the Vegetables

    Dice the tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño pepper into small pieces.

  2. 6

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño pepper, and chopped fresh cilantro.

  3. 7

    Add Lime Juice and Salt

    Pour the lime juice over the mixture and sprinkle with salt. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

  4. 8

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice if needed. Let it sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

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