Salsa Casera

This chile pepper gets its name from its origin. In Spanish, serrano is an adjective meaning “from the mountains” which is where it originated-in the mountains of Hildalgo, Mexico. The serrano is normally about twice as hot as Jalapeno (about 10,000 to 15,000 Scoville units). It is the second most popular chile pepper in Mexico. This chile is used mostly for salsas but can also be used in soups, sauces, chili or stews. Try these as a hotter substitute for Jalapeno.

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Ingredients:

2-3 serrano chiles, stemmed and chopped
2 medium tomatoes, 4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 large lime juiced
1/2 tsp. white pepper
salt to taste

Instructions:

Toss all the ingredients together and serve at room temperature.