Is there a way to make your own SALSA?

Question

im tired of having to pay 5 bucks for a small jar of salsa, i figure i can make it myself somehow, anyone know a good recipe for mild salsa? i like a bit of spicy but not much.

i dont have a microwave by the way

Answer 1

yep

fresh tomotoes, chopped

onions

cilantro

jalapeno peppers

just put them together, add salt and vinegar and that's it.

Answer 2

Red tomatoe salsa

5-6 fresh roma tomatoes

sm red onion diced finely

sm can of green diced chiles

bunch of cilantro chopped

dash of salt and pepper

1 garlic glove finely minced

refrigerate for about 30 mins.

green tomallios(sp)salsa

10 tomallios tomatoes (they have a paper like skin)

sm can of green diced chiles

3 arbol chiles

sm red onion diced finely

bunch of cilanto chopped

dash of salt & pepper

1 garlic glove finely minced

Peel the outer paper like skin off the tomallio

tomatoes. Rinse them off.

toast the tomallio tomatoes and arbol pepper.

You can do this on the stove or toaster oven. You

need to watch carefully so you don't burn them.

Place in a blender. Mix with the above incredients

and refrigerate for 30 mins or so.

Answer 3

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.

if you like it mild, use half the peppers. you can tweek the recipe any way you want.  i like to add corn and black beans sometimes.

Answer 4

Fresh Salsa

Ingredients: 1 garlic clove ½ medium-sized onion ½ green bell pepper ½ to 1 whole jalapeno pepper 4 large Roma tomatoes 1 small bunch of cilantro leaves 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Preparation: Mince the garlic. Chop the onion, peppers, tomatoes and cilantro. Place the ingredients in a bowl. Add the lemon juice and mix well. Cover the salsa and store in the refrigerator until serving time.

Green Salsa

Ingredients: 5 medium-sized tomatillos, husks removed ¼ small onion 1 garlic clove 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro 2 jalapeños Salt to taste 1 tablespoon cooking oil

Preparation: Chop the tomatillos and place them in the blender. Blend for 20 seconds or until smooth. Add the onion, garlic, cilantro, jalapeños and salt. Blend until smooth. Heat oil in a saucepan. Add the blended mixture. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer for five minutes. Serve. Note: Adjust the jalapeños according to your taste. For a mild salsa, use only one. Use more for a spicier salsa.

Fire-Orange Salsa

Ingredients: 3 tomatillos, husks removed 3 red tomatoes 1 jalapeño 2 dried red chili peppers 1 ripe avocado ¼ onion 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons cooking oil

Preparation: Chop the tomatillos, red tomatoes, jalapeños and dried red chili peppers. Heat oil in a medium-sized frying pan. Add the chopped ingredients. Fry over medium heat for five minutes. Transfer ingredients to a blender. Blend mixture until smooth. Chop the avocado, onion and cilantro. Add to the salsa and mix well. Refrigerate to cool. Serve chilled.

Personalize Your Salsa The art of making salsa does not need to be limited to a recipe. You can use the above recipes as a guide and make adjustments according to your taste. Adding more jalapeños and other peppers will make the salsa hotter. Similarly, reducing the number of peppers and adding more tomatoes will create a milder salsa.

Tips and Suggestions Making salsa can be even easier if you use a food chopper or processor. This speeds the chopping time and creates less of a mess to clean up.

To save time in the future, you can double or triple recipes. After making a large batch of salsa, divide it into small containers and place them in the freezer. This way you can enjoy fresh-tasting salsa year round. When a party comes up or guests come over, you will have the salsa on hand and will have more time to focus on the other items needed.

To make a thicker salsa, remove the seeds and juice from the tomatoes before preparing. You can also remove the extra liquid when boiling if you are using a recipe that requires simmering the salsa.

Salsa is a very healthy snack. To compliment this low-fat condiment, you can bake tortillas to make tortilla chips. Serve the homemade salsa with these baked tortilla chips for a low-fat snack.

Besides learning how to make salsa, you can be creative when looking for ways to use it. Think beyond chips and consider adding salsa to nachos or bean dips. You can serve salsa over cooked, grilled or fried meat or chicken.

Now you know how to make salsa and some dishes to use it in. After gathering the ingredients, start experimenting. Keep changing the recipe until you find the perfect taste to suite your palate. Then serve and enjoy!

Answer 5

This one is very good!!!!

Salsa

INGREDIENTS

5 tomatoes, chopped

1/2 cup finely diced onion

4 cloves garlic chopped

3 serrano chiles, finely chopped

3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 teaspoon salt

3 teaspoons lime juice

2 tomatillo, diced

salt to taste

1 jalapeno pepper, minced



DIRECTIONS

In a medium bowl, stir together everything. Chill for one hour in the refrigerator before serving.

Answer 6

Yeah, I make salsa at home all the time..

here's a good recipe.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Fresh-Tomat...

Answer 7

Just do a search for salsa recipes. You can make "fresh" salsa which doesn't have to be cooked or cooked salsa. You might want to buy your fresh produce at a farmer's market (or grow your own) though because buying it at the grocery will be a little pricey. Good luck!

Answer 8

salsa is easy, and it does not require any cooking.  there are many different types you can make, and I make my own all the time.  try doing a google search for salsa recipes and find whatever type of salsa you are in the mood for.

Answer 9

Yes.

You'll need onions, tomatoes, guacamole, lime, and peppers. Dice all the ingredients and toss.

Answer 10

Oh yesh

follow my instructions

A Bowl Like Plastic Bowl

1 BagTortila Chips

Mini HotDogs

Ragu Tomatoe Meat Sauce/Or any kind of tomtoe Sauce :)

Relish

Hot Peppers

Jalepenos

Garlic In the little Bottle not the Liqud but the lil flakes from McCormick :)

Shdreded Cheese

and More Cheese :)

Now mix all togther....

WaLa put it all in the Bowl and Eat the tortiles With it!!

Answer 11

I've made my own salsa for a few years now, and my hubby just loves it (and he's picky about salsa...

Place in med/large food processor:

One can of Rotel Mexican Tomato and Green Chiles, drained well

Two med/large ripe tomatoes (vine tomatoes are my favorite, but any will do)

Half of a small-med onion (yellow, white, or sweet)

Bunch of fresh cilantro leaves (even a little bit of stems is okay)

Few slices of fresh jalepeno, or from a jar of nacho jalepenos (more or less to suite your taste)

A few shakes of salt

Dash of garlic powder, maybe a little more if you like (or use a bit of fresh garlic if you have it

Blend on low until everything is well chopped, but not mushy.  This is very simple, and only takes a few minutes.  Tastes incredibly fresh, and will last approximately two weeks in the fridge.