Salsa

[kenboy.livejournal.com]

This may or may not be my favorite salsa; there's a small Tex-Mex chain here called Jose Tejas, and it's apparently related to a Boston chain called Border Cafe; this is the salsa recipe from Border Care, and assuming Tejas uses the identical recipe ... and I suspect they do ... this should be it.

BORDER CAFE'S SALSA

3 c. canned, crushed tomatoes (restaurant uses Hunt's)

1 1-2 T. finely chopped fresh jalapenos

3-4 c. roasted anaheim peppers, cut into 1-4-inch dice, or 3-4 c. canned mild green chiles (restaurant uses La Preferida)

3-4 c. cold water

1 1-2 T. fresh minced garlic

1-2 t. salt

3-4 c. finely diced onion

1-2 c. finely chopped scallions

1 1-2 T. finely chopped cilantro leaves

Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Let sit for 1 hour before serving to let flavors blend. Makes about 5 1-2 cups.