Chef Jim's Salsa Fresca Recipe

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Chef Jim's Salsa Fresca
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  1. Note 1 You can adjust the heat.
  2. One jalapeno seeds and veins removed will be fairly mild. 2 with seeds and veins, will be medium.
  3. Substituing Serrano peppers will increase the heat since the Serrano chili is about 3 times hotter than a jalapeno.
  4. The lime should be peeled like an orange.
  5. You will be using the pulp and seeds (since they're small. But if this seems like too much lime, cut the amount in half. In my region of the country, people like the lime flavor) In a food processor (or high speed blender), mix the chili peppers, garlic, lime, and some of the juice from the canned tomatoes.
  6. Blend until your mixture is almost pureed.
  7. Chop the tomatoes and onions fine.
  8. The Roma tomatoes are used because they are nice and firm, the sweet onions are used because they add sweetness without sugar.
  9. The Mexican style canned tomatoes are used because they have the correct seasoning in them already.
  10. Chop the cilantro as finely as you can.
  11. (Big chunks of cilantro take away from the Salsa's appeal).
  12. Mix all the ingredients together, including the reserved tomato liquid, and refrigerate covered for 1 hour (this allows the flavors to blend).
  13. Serve with warm tortilla chips.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2.94 Kcal (12 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 23.95mg 1%
Potassium 32.74mg 1%
Total Carbs 0.71g 0%
Sugars 0.42g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.18g 1%
Protein 0.15g 0%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 5%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 20.29 Kcal (85 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 165.26mg 1%
Potassium 225.89mg 1%
Total Carbs 4.93g 0%
Sugars 2.92g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.27g 1%
Protein 1.03g 0%
Vitamin C 19.5mg 5%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 13.5mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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