Salsa (Sauce) Ryan Lough

Where did salsa originate? Salsa originated in Mexico with the Inca’s but the Mayan’s and Aztec’s also made it. Salsa got it’s name from Alonso de Molina in 1571.

Ties to Mexican culture Salsa is a big part of Mexican culture because the ingredients used are most of the crops in Mexico. The spiciness of salsa is also notable because since Mexico is so hot eaty spicy food is a good way to combat the heat.

Ingredients Garlic Onion Green Onion Lime Tomatoes Sugar Salt Cilantro

Preparation Chop the Cilantro, Tomato, Onion & Green Onion and put into a bowl Press the garlic and add to the bowl Mix the ingredients together Add salt, sugar, and the lime juice and mix together one more time