Ingredients

3 tablespoons finely chopped onion

2 small cloves garlic, minced

3 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeds removed, chopped

2 hot chile peppers, Serrano or Jalapeno, finely chopped

2 to 3 tablespoons minced cilantro

1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons lime juice

salt and pepper

Preparation

Put chopped onion and garlic in a strainer; pour 2 cups boiling water over them then let drain throughly. Discard water. Cool.

Combine onions and garlic with chopped tomatoes, peppers, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours to blend flavors.