Recipe of Basic Salsa - Food Recipes

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BASIC SALSA

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Serving Size : 2
Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Dips Condiments Salsa

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

1 Whole clove garlic 1 lb Ripe plum tomatoes, cored -and finely diced but not -peeled 1/2 sm Red onion, finely chopped 1/4 c Minced fresh coriander OR 1/4 c Minced flat leaf parsley, -plus 1/2 tsp ground -coriander 1 tb Lime juice 1/4 ts Salt Keep this savory sauce on hand as a dip for taco chips, a topping for scrambled eggs, or an accompaniment for Tex Mex dishes Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 2 minutes. Drop the garlic into a small saucepan of boiling water. Let boil,uncovered, over moderate heat for 2 minutes. Drain well, then mince. Place the minced garlic in a medium sized bowl and mix in the tomatoes,onion, coriander, lim juice, and salt. Cover with plastic food wrap and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Transfer the mixture to a 1 quart preserving jar. Keeps in the refrigerator for 10 days. Makes 2-1/3 cups. RED HOT SALSA Increase the garlic to 2 cloves, the lime juice to 1-1/2 tbsp, and add 1 tbsp chopped jalapeno pepper and 1/4 tsp red pepper sauce. Proceed as directed. Makes 2-1/3 cups. **Wash hands after handling the pepper** ///\oo/\\\ From the hearth in Sandee's Kitchen... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -