Instructions: Combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, chiles, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well. Taste and add the optional sugar if necessary.

Let the mixture rest for 30 minutes for the flavors to blend. Taste for seasoning and serve at room temperature.

Varation: Uncooked Jicama-Tomato Table Salsa 1 cup chopped jicama adds a slightly sweet crunch to the salsa. Serve it with any dish that needs a bit of something fresh alongside, such as saucy enchiladas.

Note: Instant uncooked table salsa is made with 2 chopped tomatoes, 2 chopped jalapeno chiles, and the juice of 1 lime, all whirled together in a blender.

For more interest, add garlic, onion, fresh herbs, salt and pepper.

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