Homemade Salsa and Tortilla Chips

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon chipotle chili powder 
• 3 tablespoons freshly cilantro leaves chopped
• 8  corn tortillas 
• 1 clove garlic smashed
• 1  jalapeño diced seeded finely
• 1  juice of lime juiced
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt 
• 6 servings vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred for frying
• 1  onion diced red finely
• 6 servings salt and pepper black freshly ground
• 1 pound tomatoes diced

Equipment

• bowl
• paper towels

Directions

1. Add all salsa ingredients to a bowl and toss.
2. Preheat peanut oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
3. Mix the salt and chipotle powder together in a small bowl.
4. Arrange the corn tortillas in a stack and cut into 6 equal wedges. Drop into the oil, in batches, and fry until crisp and golden.
5. Remove from the fryer to a paper towel lined sheet tray.
6. Sprinkle the chips immediately with the seasoned salt and serve with the salsa.