How to Make Salsa

Fresh homemade salsa just can't be beat for flavor and the compliments you will receive when friends and family dip into it.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Fresh, peeled Roma-style tomatoes, chopped, to equal about 1 quart (32 oz.)
• 1-2 fresh hot peppers (or to taste)
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 1/2 red onion
• 3-4 large cloves garlic
• 1/2 bunch of fresh cilantro (coriander leaves, Chinese parsley)
• Several ripe, garden-fresh, uncooked tomatoes
• 1 fresh Anaheim or Ancho chile, diced small
• 1 tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 tbsp. tequila
• 1 tbsp. lime juice

1. Mix together in a saucepan and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, until liquid is reduced:
   * Fresh, peeled Roma-style tomatoes, chopped, to equal about 1 quart (32 oz.)
   * 1-2 fresh hot peppers (or to taste)
   * 1/2 tsp. cumin

2. When mixture is cool, chop finely and add:
   1/2 red onion
   3-4 large cloves garlic
   1/2 bunch of fresh cilantro (coriander leaves, Chinese parsley)
   Several ripe, garden-fresh, uncooked tomatoes
   1 fresh Anaheim or Ancho chile, diced small

3. Also add:
   1 tbsp. soy sauce
   1 tbsp. tequila
   1 tbsp. lime juice

4. Stir and store in an air-tight container.

Tips & Warnings

• Refrigerated, it lasts about a week.
• Dip chips into this great stuff, or use in recipes that call for any type of salsa or hot sauce.
• All amounts are approximate and you can vary them depending upon your taste.