2 Texans Craving Salsa Far from Home

Grimm's Restaurant Tales's Note:

Did we nail it? Or did we NAIL IT!

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 blender ...

• 1/2 onion, chopped fine (Thats almost 1/2 an onion)
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, packed into the measuring cup
• 28 ounces whole canned tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 lime
• 2 seeded jalapenos, chopped (reserve seeds if desired for increasing heat)
• cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions:

1. In a blender, combine cilantro, tomatoes, jalapenos, juice of 1/2 a lime.Blend.
2. Add spices and salt.
3. The salsa will have a small bite from just the jalapenos, I like to taste it now and then add in minced seeds for heat -- Remember to add in small amounts, jalapenos add the kind of heat that sneaks up on you. Not to mention one night in the fridge with all those flavors mingling could up the heat substantially. Sometimes I use cayenne pepper to build heat bc it dosen't seem to have as strong of staying power on your tounge. Then again I'm sure others would disagree and have their own methods for building heat.
4. Last add the onions (as much to your liking) and once this is done PUT THE BLENDER AWAY, otherwise you end up with spicy vegetable pulp, the onions will give it texture. Sometimes I leave out the cilantro until I add the onions to give the sauce even more texture.Of course you'll want to chop the leaves a little.
5. ENJOY!

Reviews

[Chef #1324284]

This was very easy to make and I love it.. It's better than any salsa I've ever had at a restaurant. I still can't believe it came from my kitchen.

[Chef #1065937]

This salsa ROCKS! I can%u2019t believe how delicious it is and I%u2019m already addicted. I can never go back to store bought again. I have tried different salsa recipes in the past and something always was not quit right, but this turned out perfect. I%u2019m so glad you decided to share it with us,,, it really is great. My search is ended and this will be a staple in my home. Thank You.

[Kit_Kat]

Simply wonderful! Flavor is uncomplicated and deliscious. I used the juice of the whole lime and more onion, but other than that followed the recpe to a "T". Thanks for sharing.