Traditional Mexican Salsa
Traditional Mexican Salsa
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 1/2 to 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 lime, the juice only
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sugar
- 2 cups (340 g) plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and roughly chopped (about 5 tomatoes) (see note)
- 1/4 cup (10 g) fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a pot over high heat, soften the jalapeño pepper with the red bell pepper, onion, cumin, paprika and ground coriander for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute while stirring. Add the tomatoes, lime juice and tomato paste. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes over medium heat. Add the cilantro and mix well.
- Transfer to a bowl and let cool Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours. Serve with nachos and other Mexican dishes, if desired.
Traditional Mexican Salsa