Basic Salsa


Course : Salsas
Serves: 2
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Ingredients:


1 clove Whole clove garlic

1 pound Ripe plum tomatoes, cored -and finely diced but not peeled

1/2 small Red onion, finely chopped

1/4 Cup Minced fresh coriander OR

1/4 Cup Minced flat leaf parsley,

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1 tablespoons Lime juice

1/4 teaspoon Salt
 

Preparation / Directions:


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**


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