Jalapeno Salsa

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This recipe for jalapeno salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that adds a spicy kick to any dish. Made with fresh jalapenos, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro, this salsa is bursting with flavor. It is perfect for dipping tortilla chips, topping tacos or grilled meats, or even as a zesty addition to scrambled eggs. The combination of heat from the jalapenos and the freshness of the other ingredients creates a perfectly balanced salsa that will leave you wanting more.

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Jalapeno salsa recipe details

Jalapeno salsa recipe, recipe Rating: 4.5
Number of votes:100

I wanted a verde style salsa, but living in Germany, I was not able to find tomatillos. This green salsa is great on eggs, used as a marinade, or just eaten with tortilla chips. Its heat is somewhere in the middle between mild and hot. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Ready in: 25 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 25

• 10 fresh jalapeno peppers
• 1 medium white onion (or 1/4 cup chopped green onion)
• 2-3 cloves fresh garlic, skinned
• 1/4-1/2 cup fresh cilantro/coriander
• 1 lime
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 medium tomatoes

Preparation method

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 15 mins

1. Cover and boil the jalapeno peppers until they lose their shine, approximately 10-12 minutes.
2. Quarter the onion and chop the garlic; place in a blender. Add cilantro to the blender.
3. Squeeze the lime juice into the blender. Add salt and pepper to blender.
4. Add tomatoes to boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Strain peppers and tomatoes and discard the water. Peel skin from tomatoes and add to blender.
5. Add boiled jalapenos to blender. Chop briefly in blender (use slow setting). Enjoy!