Salsa de Uña

La Dama Cooks Salsa Part 1 begins with Salsa de Uña. This salsa originates from Jalisco, Mexico where my moms side of the family is from. Similar to Salsa Mexicana or "Pico de Gallo", only this one has both tomatillos and tomato. The name is a bit strange, it translates to "fingernail salsa". Back in the day it was made without a knife and women in Mexico would use their finger nails to "picar la verdura", chop the vegetables, hence the name Salsa de Uña "fingernail Salsa". Sounds strange I know, but there weren't much of kitchen utensils back then. Thank god for good knives! 

Hope you enjoy one of my family favorites!


Makes About 4-5 cups

Ingredients

✔️4 medium tomatillos, husks removed and diced small

✔️4 large roma tomatoes, diced small

✔️1/2 cup yellow onion, minced

✔️1/4 cup or more of cilantro, minced 

✔️1-3 fresh jalapenos seeds removed (optional), minced 

✔️2 tsp Mexican oregano

✔️Juice of 1 orange

✔️Juice of 1 lemon

✔️Salt to taste

In a large bowl, add all your ingredients, mix well and let it chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Before you serve, drain, mix, and taste for salt. Serve with tortilla chips. 

You can substitute Serrano's for Jalapeños if you'd like and even add a habanero if you really want a kick. 

This recipe is also good with seafood, poultry or any meat as a topping. Mix it in with some canned albacore tuna for a yummy and bright tuna salad or add your favorite beans with cotija cheese for another bright dip!