Ingredients:

4 fresh jalapeño peppers (seeded for mild, keep seeds for spicy)

2 medium ripe tomatoes, finely chopped

½ small red onion, very finely diced

1 cup fresh cilantro (coriander leaves), finely chopped

Juice of 2 fresh limes

1 small garlic clove, minced

Salt to taste (about ½–1 tsp)

Optional:

1 tablespoon olive oil (for smoother texture)

A pinch of sugar (if tomatoes are too acidic)