Tomato Salsa

• FAST
• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 4 large garlic cloves
2. 1 large jalapeño, seeded and minced
3. 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
4. 5 ripe medium tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)—peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
5. 1 cup finely chopped Vidalia onion
6. 1/2 cup canola oil
7. 1/4 cup minced cilantro
8. 1 to 2 tablespoons red chile sauce

1. In a large mortar, crush the garlic, jalapeño and sea salt to a paste. Alternatively, mince the garlic and jalapeño with the salt, then use the flat side of the knife to pound or smash the mixture to a paste. Transfer the paste to a serving bowl and stir in the tomatoes, onion, oil, cilantro and chile sauce.