Salsa

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Ingredients

2-3 medium sized fresh tomatos (1-1½lbs), stems removed, finely diced
½ red onion, finely diced
1 jalapeno chili pepper (stems, ribs, seeds removed), finely diced
1 serano chili pepper (stems, ribs, seeds removed), finely diced
Juice on one lime
½ cup chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste
1 Optional: oregano or cumin to taste

Directions

  1. Be careful handling the peppers, use a fork or a paper towel while chopping to protect your hand. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and hot water and avoid touching your eyes for several hours.
  2. Reserve some of the seeds from the peppers. They can be added to the salsa to increase the heat if necessary.
  3. Combine everything in a bowl. Taste and adjust the heat by adding some reserved pepper seeds to increase the heat or some additional chopped tomatoes to reduce the heat.
  4. Let stand over night, or for at least an hour, to allow flavors to blend.

Yield

3-4 cups