Traditional Mexican Salsa | RICARDO

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
• 1/2 to 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 lime, the juice only
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sugar
• 2 cups (340 g) plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and roughly chopped (about 5 tomatoes) (see note)
• 1/4 cup (10 g) fresh cilantro, finely chopped