Restaurant-Style Salsa Recipe
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Making homemade salsa is a delightful way to capture the essence of summer, especially when your garden is overflowing with fresh tomatoes. This Restaurant-Style Salsa Recipe is not only simple but also incredibly flavorful, thanks to the combination of fresh ingredients and a secret twist: canned tomatoes. The canned variety adds a depth of flavor that mimics the taste of your favorite store-bought brands, making it a perfect addition to any gathering.
Start by dicing a pound of fresh tomatoes, which serve as the base of this salsa. The addition of a small onion and a jalapeño pepper brings a nice bite, while garlic adds aromatic depth. If you’re looking for a milder option, feel free to swap the jalapeño for a bell pepper. The fresh cilantro adds a burst of freshness, and the lime juice brightens the entire dish.
One of the standout features of this recipe is the use of canned tomatoes. They are picked at peak ripeness and preserved, ensuring that your salsa has a rich, robust flavor. This ingredient is key to achieving that restaurant-style taste that everyone loves. After combining all the ingredients in a food processor, pulse until you reach your desired consistency—chunky or smooth, it’s entirely up to you.
Finally, let the salsa sit for at least an hour in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld together. This step is crucial for developing a delicious, cohesive taste. Serve it with tortilla chips, on tacos, or as a topping for grilled meats. This salsa is sure to impress at any summer barbecue or casual get-together.
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Gather fresh ingredients including a pound of tomatoes.
Pull out the stems from the tomatoes.
Dice the tomatoes into smaller pieces.
Chop a small onion and add it to the food processor.
Chop and add a jalapeno pepper for heat.
Tip: Use milder peppers like bell peppers for a milder salsa.
Chop three cloves of garlic and add to the processor.
Chop about a third of a cup of fresh cilantro.
Juice a small lime and add the juice to the processor.
Add a teaspoon of salt, a half teaspoon of ground cumin, and a little sugar.
Tip: A little sugar can enhance the sweetness in salsa, similar to restaurant styles.
Add canned tomatoes with their juices to the processor.
Tip: Canned tomatoes can improve the flavor; they are picked at peak ripeness.
Tip: You can use different types of canned tomatoes, such as whole or diced.
Tip: Fresh tomatoes can be used instead of canned; blanch and peel them if desired.
Pulse the mixture in the food processor until chunky.
Tip: Pulse the mixture in the food processor for a chunky salsa.
Tip: Adjust salt and lime to taste before serving.
Taste the salsa and adjust salt and lime as needed.
Put the salsa in a container and refrigerate for an hour.
Tip: Let the salsa sit in the refrigerator for an hour to let flavors meld.
Serve the salsa after letting it sit to enhance flavors.
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Canned tomatoes are picked at their ripest and preserved to maintain quality.
- •Adding a bit of sugar can enhance the sweetness of salsa, mimicking restaurant-style flavors.
- •Using fresh ingredients like cilantro and lime juice can elevate the freshness of the salsa.
- •Chunky salsa can be achieved by pulsing the mixture in a food processor rather than pureeing it.
