How to Make Salsa

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Asseel Hubaishi 10/16/2012 English 131-57 Mr. Mastronardi How to Make Salsa! Salsa is the Spanish term for sauce. In English-speaking countries it usually refers to the often tomato-based, hot sauces typical of Mexican cuisine. Salsa has tons of uses and there are hundreds of ways to make it. Some people like it really hot, some like it just mild. There’s no right or wrong way to making salsa, there’s only your way. It’s really easy to make your own salsa; all you need is fresh vegetables, the right equipment, and some ways to use it. The best salsa you’re ever going to taste is home-made. You’re never going to get the fresh, real taste of salsa from a store. So in order to make home-made salsa, the first step is to get fresh vegetables and spices. There are many places to get fresh vegetables, your local grocery store or a farmers market; but the absolute best place to get veggies is by growing your own. When you’re at the grocery store, you’ll need to grab tomatoes, red onions, jalapenos, cilantro, garlic gloves, limes, olive oil, and salt. That’s the least you need for basic salsa, you could also put some beans, nuts, corn, guacamole, fruits and many other unique ingredients. You’ll need to adjust the amount you get depending on how much you want to make. You don’t need much equipment to make salsa. All you need is a knife for cutting vegetables. A cutting board is optional, a big bowl to gather and mix all your ingredients in, and a measuring cup to measure the salt and the lime juice. Ok, now that you got the ingredients it’s time to make it. Step two is to chop the tomatoes, onions, and mince the jalapeno, cilantro, and garlic. After that you put all the chopped veggies into the bowl. Once you’ve done that you need to add a fourth of a cup of olive oil. Use a measuring cup if needed. And you need to put half a tablespoon of

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