CHARRED TOMATO MINT SALSA

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Provided by Reed Hearon

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 plum tomatoes
a 1/2-inch-thick slice medium white onion
1 garlic clove, unpeeled
2 serrano chiles* with seeds, chopped (wear rubber gloves)
12 fresh coriander leaves, chopped coarse
3 large fresh mint leaves, chopped fine
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon coarse salt, or to taste
available at Mexican markets and some specialty produce markets

Steps:

  • Heat a dry "comal" or flat iron griddle over moderately low heat until hot and pan-roast tomatoes, onion, and garlic, turning them occasionally to ensure even roasting, until brown and soft throughout, about 15 minutes. Discard tomato stems and garlic skin.
  • Chop tomatoes, onion and garlic coarse and in a bowl stir together with remaining ingredients. (Salsa should be chunky.) Salsa may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.

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