Willys Medium Salsa

Willys Medium Salsa is a medium-heat tomato salsa from Esplanda, sold in the snacks aisle. Medium usually means a noticeable but manageable warmth. Expect a chili kick that builds gently rather than lingering, and that works for a mixed group where some people want heat and others don't. Styles like this typically combine tomato, onion, chili pepper and a touch of acidity, but check the jar's label for the exact ingredient list. For serving, the easiest approach is to tip it into a small bowl and set it out at cool room temperature or lightly chilled from the fridge. Cold dulls the aromatics a little, so give a jar straight from the fridge a few minutes before serving. Salted tortilla chips are the standard match, and their crunch suits a salsa with some chunk to it. Beyond the chip bowl, it works as a topping for scrambled or fried eggs, a spoonful over tacos, burritos or nachos, a base for baked chicken, or a sauce stirred into rice or beans. A sturdy ceramic or glass bowl keeps it presentable and is easy to refill. If you're pairing a drink, a medium salsa suits a crisp lager, which softens the heat. A lime-forward margarita on the rocks also fits, since its citrus acidity matches the tomato's.