WHEN CHILIES ATTACK: JALAPENO-CILANTRO SALSA

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When Chilies Attack: Jalapeno-Cilantro Salsa image

From Bon Appetit June 1996. Eating this salsa is akin to a cleansing ritual, no matter how you look at it and in whichever manner that may be.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 -4 fresh green jalapeno chiles
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced finely
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Roast the jalapenos either by charring the chilies over an open flame or broiling them until blackened on all sides. Place chilies in a paper bag and seal. Let sweat for 15 minutes.
  • Peel, seed (and devein if desired) the chilies; mince finely.
  • In a small, non-reacitive bowl combine the chilies with the olive oil and fresh cilantro. Stir in the lime juice.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Cover salsa and let stand at room temperature.
  • Can be prepared up to 6 hours in advance. Use sparingly.
  • The United States' Government has declared this salsa a weapon of mass destruction.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1951.2, Fat 216.6, SaturatedFat 29.9, Sodium 10, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4, Protein 1.6

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