Zaks Famous Salsa Recipes

RESTAURANT-STYLE SALSA

Steps:

• Combine the diced tomatoes, whole tomatoes, cilantro, onions, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, salt, sugar and lime juice in a blender or food processor. (This is a very large batch. I recommend using a 12-cup food processor, or you can process the ingredients in batches and then mix everything together in a large mixing bowl.)
• Pulse until you get the salsa to the consistency you'd like. I do about 10 to 15 pulses. Test seasonings with a tortilla chip and adjust as needed.
• Refrigerate the salsa for at least an hour before serving.

D'S FAMOUS SALSA

Steps:

• Place the tomatoes, onion, garlic, lime juice, salt, green chiles, and cilantro in a blender or food processor. Blend on low to desired consistency.

ZAK'S FAMOUS SALSA

Steps:

• Chop green pepper, onion and chilies or jalapenos by hand or using a food processor. Chop until pieces are the size you want. Add tomatoes and tomatillo and chop until tomatoes are chunky. Again, this depends on how chunky you like it. Add remaining ingredients and chop/stir just until blended. Pour into a serving dish and refrigerate to let flavors mingle. Serve with tortilla chips, enchiladas, tacos, scrambled eggs or anyway you desire.

CABBAGE SALSA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients.
• Chill for a few hours.
• Serve with tortilla chips.

SALSA FRESCA

Steps:

• Place minced onion in a bowl and cover with cold water. Add vinegar and let sit for 5 minutes or longer. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• In a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients and stir in onions. (If your tomatoes are full of flavor, you won't need lime juice.) Ideally, let stand at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes before eating so that flavors will blend and ripen.