Youll love how the fresh vegetables, chiles, and herbs combine for a remarkably flavorful topping or dip.
What Is Salsa Picante?
Store the homemade salsa in an airtight container in the fridge.
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Cover and blend or process until coarsely chopped.
Test Kitchen Tip:To seed the tomatoes, core and halve them first.
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Hold each half over a bowl and use the tip of a spoon to scoop away the seeds.
If fresh tomatoes aren’t available, use canned diced tomatoes.
Add onion, cilantro, chile peppers, and garlic.
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Cover and blend or process until finely chopped.
Test Kitchen Tip:Always wear plastic or rubber gloves when working with chile peppers.
Transfer tomato mixture to a medium saucepan.
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Stir in sweet pepper, lemon juice, oregano, bay leaf, sugar, and salt.
Test Kitchen Tip:Adding a bit of sugar helps balance any harshness from the tomatoes and peppers.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
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Simmer, uncovered, about 30 minutes or until salsa reaches desired consistency.
Cover and chill for 1 hour to 1 week before serving.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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