Salsa

Salsa

I use an electric chopper (food processor) to dice the seasonings fairly fine, about 1/8 inch cubes.

3 cups chopped onions 

6 jalapeño peppers, seeded, finely chopped 

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 

2 12-ounce cans tomato paste (adds body) 

2 cups bottled lemon or lime juice (if you are using a mix, be sure to follow their recipe; the packet mixes often use vinegar instead of lemon juice) 

1 tablespoon salt (optional) 

1 tablespoon sugar (optional - you use Splenda if you are on a sugar-restricted diet, or simply omit the sugar) 

1 teaspoon black pepper 

1 tablespoon ground cumin (optional) 

2 tablespoons oregano leaves or chopped cilantro (optional)