*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              BASIC SALSA

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Dips                             Condiments
               Salsa

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1                    Whole clove garlic
  1       lb           Ripe plum tomatoes, cored
                       -and finely diced but not
                       -peeled
    1/2   sm           Red onion, finely chopped
    1/4   c            Minced fresh coriander OR
    1/4   c            Minced flat leaf parsley,
                       -plus 1/2 tsp ground
                       -coriander
  1       tb           Lime juice
    1/4   ts           Salt

 Keep this savory sauce on hand as a dip for taco chips, a topping for
 scrambled eggs, or an accompaniment for Tex Mex dishes

 Prep time:  15 minutes Cook time: 2 minutes.

 Drop the garlic into a small saucepan of boiling water.  Let
 boil,uncovered, over moderate heat for 2 minutes.  Drain well, then mince.
 Place the minced garlic in a medium sized bowl and mix in the
 tomatoes,onion, coriander, lim juice, and salt.  Cover with plastic food
 wrap and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.  Transfer the mixture to
 a 1 quart preserving jar. Keeps in the refrigerator for 10 days. Makes
 2-1/3 cups.

 RED HOT SALSA

 Increase the garlic to 2 cloves, the lime juice to 1-1/2 tbsp, and add 1
 tbsp chopped jalapeno pepper and 1/4 tsp red pepper sauce.  Proceed as
 directed.

 Makes 2-1/3 cups. **Wash hands after handling the pepper**

 ///\oo/\\\ From the hearth in Sandee's Kitchen...



                  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -