Hot Salsa Cruda

Mexican classic is spicy and light. It is great with tortillas, guacamole, and chips. Also used on scrambled eggs, macaroni and cheese, or grilled burgers.

Ingredients:

6 medium tomatoes, chopped 
6 serrano or jalapeno chiles, or to taste, deveined and seeded, chopped
5 scallions, chopped (including green tops)
1/2 cup freshly chopped cilantro 
5 cloves garlic, minced 
1 medium onion, chopped 
1 teaspoon sugar 
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 

Directions

In a blender or food processor, process the tomatoes, chiles, and garlic until coarsely chopped. 

Transfer into a medium-size bowl. Add the remaining ingredients. 

Chill before serving.

Yield:

3 cups