Chef Jim's Salsa Fresca

This recipe came from years of failures and testing. It is the most asked for item at company pot lucks, and church pot lucks

One jalapeno seeds and veins removed will be fairly mild.

2 with seeds and veins , will be medium.

Substituing serrano peppers will increase the heat since the serrano chili is about 3 times hotter than a jalapeno.

The lime should be peeled like an orange.

You will be using the pulp and seeds in a food processor , mix the chili peppers , garlic , lime , and some of the juice from the canned tomatoes.

Blend until your mixture is almost pureed.

Chop the tomatoes and onions fine.

The roma tomatoes are used because they are nice and firm , the sweet onions are used because they add sweetness without sugar.

The mexican style canned tomatoes are used because they have the correct seasoning in them already.

Chop the cilantro as finely as you can.

Mix all the ingredients together , including the reserved tomato liquid , and refrigerate covered for 1 hour.

Serve with warm tortilla chips.

roma tomatoes, bermuda onion, tomatoes, fresh cilantro, jalapeno peppers, lime, seasoning salt, garlic