Rafael's Mexican Restaurant Salsa Source: Chef Daniel Chavez, Rafael's Mexican Restaurant, Sandy, Utah 5 fresh tomatoes 1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes 1 cup (8 ounce) tomato paste 2 fresh bell peppers 3/4 to 1 cup chopped onion 5 fresh medium-hot jalapeno peppers or     1/2 cup canned (in water, not vinegar) 1/2 to 1 bunch fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons salt 1/2 tablespoon cumin 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 to 2 cups water Chop all fresh vegetables. Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Simmer 15 minutes, then bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool for about 20 minutes, add cilantro.