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Featured in the August 1994 issue of Texas Monthly

Teala's Salsa

Teala's tomatoey salsa and pico de gallo-spiked black bean dip are lively complements to the cooling cocktails.

Salsa

6 medium tomatoes
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 large jalapeño, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Core tomatoes. Place in a large saucepan and boil no more than 5 minutes. Remove skin and chop roughly. Place in a serving bowl and mix in remaining ingredients. Adjust seasoning. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serves 4 to 5.

 

 

Teala's
3210 W. Dallas
Houston, Texas

Teala's is a Mexican restaurant with a Thai twist. Bangkok-born owner Teal Anomaiprasert got the idea while on a culinary reconnaissance trip to the Yucatˇn, where she discovered that Mexican and Thai cooking have more than a little in common.

Also featured:
Mango Margaritas
Black Bean Dip

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salt
pepper

Produce
6 medium tomatoes
1 lemon
1 onion
garlic
cilantro
1 large jalapeño

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