HOMEMADE SALSA AND FRIED TORTILLA CHIPS WITH SEASONING - DEEN

Homemade Salsa and Fried Tortilla Chips With Seasoning - Deen image

Provided by Chef Mean Green

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 large ripe tomatoes, diced or 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small green bell pepper, seeds and veins removed, and minced
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, with juice
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small red onion, finely diced
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 large avocado, peeled and diced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 mango, peeled and diced
1/2 cup pineapple chunk
2 limes, juiced
8 fresh corn tortillas
oil, for frying
1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder

Steps:

Salsa:.
Combine all ingredients, and any extra ingredients you may want to add, in a large glass bowl.
Stir well with a spoon.
Cover with plastic wrap and chill until serving time.
Tortilla Chips:.
Arrange the tortillas in a stack and cut into 6 equal wedges.
Pour about 1-inch of oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F on a deep-fat frying thermometer.
Fry just a few at a time, turning occasionally, until crisp and lightly browned, about 1 minute.
Drain on paper towels; sprinkle lightly with salt, if desired.
Store in an airtight container.
House Seasoning:.
Mix ingredients together and flavor chips to taste.
Store leftover seasoning in an airtight container for up to 6 months.