Salsa cruda

Salsa cruda

Ingredients/Components

• salt - 1 tsp
• diced onion - 1 item
• oregano - 1/2 tsp
• wine vinegar - 1 Tbsp
• cumin seed - 1/2 tsp
• to 4 serrano or jalapeno chilies - 2 item
• to 4 cloves garlic - 2 item
• small can V-8 hot - 1 item
• cilantro - 1 2
• ripe tomatoes, diced - 2 item

How to make salsa cruda:

In food processor (you can skip dicing steps), process peppers, salt, garlic, oregano and cumin on "momentary" until finely chopped. Quarter onion. Add to mixture and dice. Add 1/2 cup V-8 (hot) and tomatoes (quartered) and process until diced. Add vinegar and cilantro. Process briefly. Yields 2 cups.

Cilantro, onions and tomatoes should be diced ahead of time if using blender. Avoid overprocessing.

Recipe categories: Sauces, Condiments, etc., Salsas.