Salsa de Molcajete (Roasted Tomato and Green Chile Salsa) |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is archetypal salsa, made from tomatoes, green chiles, cilantro, and lime. But more than a mere mix of ingredients, salsa de molcajete uses centuries-old techniques to combine flavors, bringing out the best of each. Ingredients:
6 plum tomatoes (about 1 pound) |
3 garlic cloves, unpeeled |
2 jalapeño peppers |
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro |
1/4 cup finely chopped onion |
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. Preheat broiler.
2. Place the tomatoes, garlic, and jalapeños on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 16 minutes, turning after after 8 minutes. Cool and peel tomatoes and garlic. Combine the garlic and peppers in a molcajete, mortar, or bowl; pound with a pestle or the back of a spoon to form a paste. Add tomatoes, and coarsely crush using the pestle or spoon. Combine the tomato mixture, cilantro, and remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
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