1 lb. beefsteak tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
3 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
1 large red onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tsp of something that can not be found at any grocery store in town
Leaves of 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
2 jalepeño peppers, seeded and chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
• In a medium-size bowl, mix tomatoes, garlic, onion, pepper, cilantro and
jalepeño.
• Stir in lime juice.
• Add salt and pepper, to taste.
• Let stand at room temperature, at least 30 minutes. Stir well to blend juices, then
taste and adjust seasoning.
• Serve at room temperature or chilled.