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This authentic Mexican salsa is alive with flavor and freshness. Dip one tortilla chip in this stuff and you won’t want to stop the munching.
Why try? This salsa really brings the flavor. Great for sports viewing and casual parties.
Foodie Byte: Roasting the tomatoes brings out the rich tomatoey flavor that’s rarely found in a jarred salsa.
Ingredients
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5 large tomatoes (about 3 pounds)
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3 garlic cloves
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2 Serrano chilies
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)
Preparation
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Roast tomatoes in the oven or in a saute pan. Remove skin and core of the tomato. Cut tomatoes in half.
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Remove the stems from the chilies and remove the seeds from one of the chilies to decrease the heat.
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Puree tomatoes and remaining ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth.
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Serve with crisp tortilla chips or as a topping on Mexican or Tex-Mex dishes.
Additional Info
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