Mild Salsa

Ingredients

• • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup (75 ml) lime juice
  • 4 1/2 lb (2 kg) ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 1 can (29 oz/820 ml) tomatillos, drained and quartered (see note)
  • 1 Spanish onion, chopped
  • 4 coloured bell peppers, seeded and finely diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
  • 6 tbsp (50 g) chopped jalapeno pepper (or to taste)
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 can (5.5 oz/156 ml) tomato paste
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp coarse pickling salt
  • 1 tbsp chipotle sauce
  • 1 tbsp mild paprika