I'm 100% Irish, born in England, grew up in America... huh?!... yeah... but sometimes feel like taking on a Latin persona when it comes to food and dancing... My brother in law has been making this amazing salsa for years and my family and I always look forward to get togethers for this reason alone.... ok the neices and nephews are a part of it too but seriously his salsa is divine! Problem is, he refuses to give us his recipe and says it is a family secret. Well, psssh- this has never sat well with me so I decided I would mimic it best I could and bring it to gatherings to compare and contrast. He just chuckles and says not bad..... I'm getting close! Friends and family enjoy my salsa and it may not be a family secret but its pretty darn good!
Ingredients :
1 bunch of green onions chopped
1 white onion chopped
1 can of diced jalapenos ( I use about 1/2 a can and add more to taste based on level of heat)
1 can of tomato paste
1 large can of whole peeled tomatoes ( only use tomatoes not sauce)
2 large tomatoes quartered
3 tablespoons of white vinegar
3/4 cup of cilantro
2 tablespoons of minced garlic
1 teaspoon of salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 tablespoons of onion powder
I layer the ingredients based on color into the blender because I'm weird and like it to look festive, then I put blender on low and pulsate until mixed well or blended to the consistency you like. Chill and serve with chips and guacamole.
*** This salsa is something I use all the time for sauce bases, marinades, and seasonings. It can be frozen into cubes and stored in freezer for easy usage.
Happy Cinco De Mayo!! Ey, Ey, Ey!!!!
Enjoy!!! Nom. Nom. Nom.
