Salsa de Mesa (Mexican Restaurant Salsa)

Authentic Mexican restaurant salsa prepared with fresh plum tomatoes, white onion, cilantro and serrano peppers just like they make in Mexico. It's simple, fresh tasting and easy to make.

1 lb plum (Roma) tomatoes
1 half medium white onion
2 serrano chiles
8 sprigs fresh cilantro
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
1 tsp. sea salt

Optional:
1 clove garlic
1 lime, freshly juiced
¼ tsp. cumin

Remove the seeds and veins from the chiles (Leave them in if you want a hotter salsa). Roughly chop the tomatoes, onion, chiles and cilantro. Add the chopped vegetables to your blender (Do not add extra water unless needed and then add a couple Tbsp. at a time). Add ½ tsp. salt. Blend the salsa until it has a coarse texture.

Preheat 2 Tbsp. of oil in a pan. Pour the blended salsa in the hot oil. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes.

Adjust the salt.

Makes 4 servings.

Cook's Notes: Only use 1 serrano chile if you prefer a milder salsa.