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basic salsa

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Ingredients For basic salsa

  • 1
    garlic clove, whole
  • 1 lb
    plum tomatoes, cored and diced
  • 1/2
    red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 c
    coriander, fresh and minced
  • 1/2 tsp
    coriander, ground
  • 1 Tbsp
    lime juice
  • 1/4 Tbsp
    salt

How To Make basic salsa

  • 1
    Drop the garlic into a small saucepan of boiling water. Let boil, uncovered, over moderate heat for 2 minutes.
  • 2
    Drain well, then mince. Place the minced garlic in a medium sized bowl and mix in the tomatoes, onion, coriander, lime juice and salt.
  • 3
    Cover with plastic food wrap and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • 4
    Transfer the mixture to a 1 quart preserving jar. Keeps in the refrigerator for 10 days.
  • 5
    VARIATION: 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, fresh, minced may be used in place of coriander, fresh, minced.
  • 6
    VARIATION: RED HOT SALSA Increase the garlic to 2 cloves, the lime juice to 1 1/2 tablespoons, and add 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce. Proceed as directed.
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