CHARRED HABANERO SALSA

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Provided by Reed Hearon

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Hot Pepper     Summer

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 plum tomatoes
1/2 to 3 fresh habanero chiles*
1/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon coarse salt, or to taste
*Available at Mexican markets, specialty produce markets, and some supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Heat a dry comal or flat iron griddle over moderately low heat until hot and pan-roast tomatoes and habaneros, turning them occasionally to ensure even roasting, until browned and soft throughout, 25 to 30 minutes. Discard tomato stems and wearing rubber gloves, stem and seed chiles.
  • In a blender purée tomatoes, chiles, water, and salt until smooth. (Salsa may be made 10 hours ahead and chilled, covered. Bring salsa to room temperature before serving.)

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