Chuys Salsa Copycat Recipe Salsa Fresca Food

CHUY'S STYLE SALSA FRESCO

Steps:

• Wash vegetables well. Stem and chop coarsely Serrano pepper. Peel and coarsely chop onion. Squeeze fresh lime juice Core and coarsely chop tomatoes Place Serrano, cilantro, onion, lime juice, salt, and garlic salt in food processor, or blender and pulse on low for five seconds. Add tomatoes and pulse on low until desired consistency. (Chuys is pretty chunky) makes 1 quart. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!

FRESH SALSA FRESCA

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients and let sit for 15 minutes or so, to let flavors meld.
• Try to use kosher salt rather than table salt. It's milder and sweeter.
• Note: To make ahead, do your chopping the day before and combine ingredients 20 minutes before serving.

CHEVY'S SALSA - ORIGINAL RECIPE

Steps:

• Grill on open flame tomatoes, onion and jalapeno pepper.
• Remove when slightly chared and tomatoes soften and split.
• Remove from grill and let cool.
• Drain accumulated liquid.
• Remove stems from jalapenos and end core ends of tomatoes.
• Place tomatoes, onions, jalapeno pepper, and all remaining ingredients into blender.
• Blend until desired consistancy (approx 10 seconds).
• Pour into container and chill.
• Serve and enjoy with your favorite chips.

THE ULTIMATE SALSA FRESCA

Steps:

• In a non-reactive bowl, combine first six ingredients.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the minced serrano chiles, a little at a time, tasting for "heat" until you reach the level you can stand.
• Let stand for fifteen minutes to let the flavors meld. A small squeeze of lime juice is also good.
• Refrigerate until ready to use. Will NOT keep overnight.
• NOTE: this is such a versatile salsa. Try it in scrambled eggs, then rolled in a flour tortilla (breakfast burrito). Yum!

CHUY'S HATCH GREEN CHILE SALSA

Steps:

• Put all ingredients, except salt and lime juice, in a large kettle and bring to a light boil.
• Cook for 30 minutes.
• Strain liquid into a large bowl.
• Place solid ingredients in a blender.
• Add 1/2 of the strained liquid (about 3 cups) and blend until smooth.
• You may have to do this in batches.
• Add the lime juice and salt and blend for 30 seconds.
• Chill and serve.