How do i make real mexican salsa.the stuff in the jar at the store is horrible,it taste nothing like the real

Question

the stuff in the store is like crushed tomato s and soup.the real salsa at the resturant is good.i know i taste tomato,garlic,cilantro,lime,and other stuff,but how to prepare it?do they cook the tomatos?how much of each thing?

Answer 1

Chop it up.. And put it in a blender for a few seconds..

Dont cook the tomato..

cut up some garlic, onion, tomato, jalapeno..

Answer 2

Maybe add some fresh ingredients to liven it up

Answer 3

it is basically tomatoes, onions garlic lime juice salt to taste in a food processor. No cooking the tomatoes. If you have ever had authentic salsa you will notice that the tomatoes are firm almost like pico de gallo

Answer 4

It depends if you want it to be like pico de gallo or more blended for a true salsa. If you want the pico - then follow the directions above with blending the ingredients together. If you want a more "liquid" salsa, YES cook the tomatoes first and then blend them in a blender with your ingredients. When we make homemade salsa here we add:

- cooked tomatoes

- cilantro (to your own taste)

- jalapenos (to your own taste because it can get VERY hot)

- lime juice

- onion

- spices - pepper, salt, garlic, etc.

Answer 5

easy, but good!

ingredients:

    * 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion

    * 2 small cloves garlic, minced

    * 3 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeds removed, chopped

    * 2 hot chile peppers, Serrano or Jalapeno, finely chopped

    * 2 to 3 tablespoons minced cilantro

    * 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons lime juice

    * salt and pepper

Preparation:

Put chopped onion and garlic in a strainer; pour 2 cups boiling water over them then let drain throughly. Discard water. Cool.

Combine onions and garlic with chopped tomatoes, peppers, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours to blend flavors.

Makes about 2 cups of salsa.