Salsa de Molcajete
- Yield 1 1/2 cups
The name of this salsa is derived from the fact that it is traditionally made by grinding the ingredients in a molcajete, or mortar, for a chunky consistency. For entertaining, serving the salsa in a molcajete makes a nice and festive presentation.
Ingredients
- 2 vine-ripened tomatoes
- 1/2 large onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled and seeded
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Juice of 1 Mexican lime or Key lime
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler.
- Cut the tomatoes into quarters and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Broil on the top oven rack for 10 to 15 minutes or until blackened, turning occasionally.
- Drain in a colander.
- Cook the onion and garlic in a skillet over medium-high heat for 15 minutes or until blackened, stirring frequently.
- Combine the tomatoes, onion mixture, poblano chiles, cumin, salt and lime juice in a blender and process to the desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings. Serve warm or chilled with tortilla chips.
Recipe reprinted with permission from The Junior League of Phoenix, Inc., Pomegranates & Prickly Pears (The Junior League of Phoenix, Inc., 2005)
