Salsa

Ingredients

• •6 medium Roma Tomatoes
• •1 teaspoon Salt
• •1 whole Jalapeño
• •0.25 cup White Onion
• •0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• •2 tbsp Cilantro
• •2 tablespoons Olive oil
• •3 cloves Garlic
• •1 medium Onion
• •2 tbsp Lime Juice
• •0.25 tsp Cumin

Instructions

1. 1

   Char tomatoes and jalapeño over open flame or under broiler until blackened.

   💡 Charring adds smoky complexity - this is the professional technique.

2. 2

   Peel charred skin from tomatoes. Remove stem and seeds from jalapeño.

   💡 Seeds are the primary heat source - remove to control spice level.

3. 3

   Roughly chop tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.

   💡 Uniform sizing ensures balanced flavor in every bite.

4. 4

   Combine in bowl with lime juice, garlic, salt, and cumin.

   💡 Let rest 15 minutes for flavors to meld.

5. 5

   Adjust seasoning and serve at room temperature.

   💡 Cold salsa numbs taste buds - room temp releases flavors.

6. 6

   Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

   💡 Taste and adjust salt last.