Salsa Fresca

Ben LOOOVVVEEEESSS his spicy and hot food and I am starting to think he would put hot sauce on everything, even a grilled cheese sandwich! ;-)  I on the other hand don't like it so hot and spicy although I do love milder mexican and indian food etc.  So when Ben wanted to make salsa I was a bit hesitant but I actually really like this fresh salsa and have made it lots.  I now end up making two batches though because I know how much Ben wants his full of jalepenos and I don't. 

On a side note my brother, who really is one of the funniest people I know, told me today that he just had salsa with Scotch Bonnet chillis - he is also one of the craziest people I know too.

This salsa is so easy to make and I'm guessing pretty healthy too because it's all fresh vegetables.  It takes a little time to prepare because you have to finely chop everything by hand unless you are lucky enough to have a food processor that chops.  It's worth the chopping time though and it keeps really well in the fridge for a good few days, if it lasts that long without being eaten of course =)

SALSA FRESCA

Recipe from Ben Heyworth (who is amazing!)

Pictures are mine again

Ingredients (in photo form because it's easier!!)







Clockwise from top:
Vinegar, Tomatoes, Jalepenos, Cucumber, Garlic, Lime, Cilantro and Red Onion


Method:
1. Chop everything up very finely apart from the lime. 
2. The amounts you use is solely down to taste and what you like. If you don't like something leave it out.
3. I deseed the pepper and only use one for me (any more is too much!) but you can leave the seeds in if you like hot and use as many jalepenos as you wish.

It should look something like this:

4. Add the chopped ingredients into a bowl and squeeze in some lime juice, add a good gulp of vinegar and if you want a pinch of salt.

5. Mix well and taste.  If it needs anything else just add it - that's the beauty of the recipe. It's completely open to your tastes.

6. Serve with tortilla chips or add on top of mexican food.

YUMMMMMMM

I think I should go and make some now!