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Fresh Tomato Salsa

 
   
   
   
Ingredients -  
   

2-3 medium Fresh tomatoes, stems removed, finely diced
1/2 Red or Purple Onion, finely diced
1 Jalapeño Chili Pepper (stems, ribs, seeds removed), finely diced
1 Serano Chili Pepper (stems, ribs, seeds removed), finely diced
Juice of 1 Fresh Lime
1/2 cup chopped Cilantro
Salt and Pepper, to taste

 
   
Preparation:  
   

Start with chopping up 2 medium sized fresh tomatoes. Prepare the chilies. Be very careful while handling these hot peppers. If you can, avoid touching them with your hands. Use a fork to cut up the chilies over a small plate, or use a paper towel to protect your hands. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and hot water after handling and avoid touching your eyes for several hours. Set aside some of the seeds from the peppers. If the salsa isn't hot enough, you can add a few for heat.

Combine all of the ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Taste. If the chilies make the salsa too hot, add some more chopped tomato. If not hot enough, carefully add a few of the seeds from the chilies, or add some ground cumin.

Let sit for an hour for the flavors to combine.