Directions
1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, cored, halved, and seeded (about 2 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup finely chopped white onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons minced, seeded jalapeno or serrano chiles (about 2 medium)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
Homemade Tortilla Chips, recipe follows
Cut the tomatoes into 1/4-inch dice and place in a bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Cover and allow to rest at room temperature for 1 hour for the flavors to blend.
Serve with Homemade Chips.
Ingredients
Homemade Tortilla Chips:
9 corn tortillas, cut into quarters
4 cups corn or vegetable oil
Salt
In a large, heavy saucepan, heat the oil to 360 degrees F.
In batches, add the tortillas to the oil, being careful not to overcrowd, and cook until golden brown, turning once, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season lightly with Essence. Serve warm or use to make nachos.
Yield: 3 dozen chips
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By mismax
Richardson, TX
on March 26, 2010
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These are the best tortilla chips you will ever put in your mouth! Have also used this technique with Emeril's tortilla soup. Only problem we have is they are eaten up in no time flat!
By lilbmer
Chicago
on September 30, 2009
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I made the pico de gallo and it was soooooo good. For the tortilla chips, I prefer the flour ones. Used the large ones from Trader Joe's and cut into 8 wedges and bakes 1/2 with a little olive oil and salt and then fried 1/2 in about 1/2 inch of canola oil. Took about 20 seconds for each batch. UNBELIEVABLE! SOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOD!!!
By nwatzinger_11960849
Estero, 48
on July 24, 2009
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I made this for a dinner party we were having and the guests kept asking where did you buy this, it so addicitive. I was like no i made it. They were even more impressed when I told them the chips were homemade too. I would make this over and over again. If someone asked you to bring something to a party, this is your solution. When I made the chips I didnt use as much oil though, only enough for the entire bottom of the pan to emersed in. Also, I let each tortilla sizzle for 5-7seconds on each side too.
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