Sue’s Simple Salsa

Nothing could have prepared my mother for the culture shock she experienced when she moved to South Texas from Ohio more than 30 years ago. The people were different and the language was different. Even the weather was different!

One of the most pleasant differences was the food, according to her. My mother had never tasted any Mexican food before she moved to South Texas — not even salsa! But it was the first Mexican dish she learned how to make — from a lady standing in front of her at the supermarket — and she still makes it to this day. How does this compare to your salsa recipe?

Makes about 1 cup.

Ingredients:

• 5 tomatoes, chopped
• 3 Serrano peppers, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• Salt, to taste

Directions:

• Place tomatoes, peppers, garlic, cilantro, lime juice and salt in a blender or food processor and mix together.

Source: Sue F. Martinez