ROASTED CORN AND TOMATO SALSA

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Grilling tomatoes, jalapeños and corn makes for a nice mix of flavors. The sweetness of the corn contrasts well with the charred and picante flavors of the salsa. I've added corn to salsa fresca before, but this time, eyeing generous ears of corn on the cob in the market, I imagined it grilled or roasted in a roasted tomato salsa. I used as a starting point the renowned chef Rick Bayless's terrific roasted jalapeño tomato salsa with fresh cilantro, from a book he published in 1998 called "Salsas That Cook." After I had grilled the tomatoes and jalapeño under a broiler (you could also cook them on a grill), I grilled an ear of corn, also under a broiler. The kernels take on a beautiful color, and their sweetness contrasts nicely with the charred and picante flavors that run through this salsa. The corn also contributes crunch. The salsa is great with tacos, chips, and grains, and is particularly good with chicken.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch, sauces and gravies, appetizer, side dish

Time 45m

Yield Makes a little about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, preferably plum tomatoes
1 or 2 jalapeños (about 1 ounce)
1 ear of corn, shucked
1/2 small white onion, sliced about 1/4 inch thick (about 2 ounces)
4 garlic cloves, peeled
Salt to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/4 cup water (optional)
1/3 to 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler and set rack 4 inches below. If your broiler and oven are separate, also preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with foil.
  • Place tomatoes and jalapeños on one of the baking sheets and set under broiler, about 4 inches from heat. Broil for about 6 minutes, until skins are charred and blackened in spots. Using tongs, flip over tomatoes and jalapeño and continue to broil for another 6 minutes. The tomatoes and chiles should be softened and cooked through as well as charred. Tip tomatoes and chiles, along with any juices in the pan, into a bowl and allow to cool.
  • Place corn on baking sheet and set under the broiler. Broil until you hear the kernels beginning to pop, 2 to 4 minutes. Corn should be nicely browned on one side. Flip over and broil for 2 minutes, or until you hear popping, on the other side. Remove from heat, allow to cool, then cut kernels from cob and set aside.
  • If using the same oven to roast the onions, turn heat down to 425 degrees. Break up onions into rings and place on baking sheet in a single layer. Add garlic and place in oven. Roast, stirring every 5 minutes, until onions have softened and are lightly browned and charred on edges and garlic is soft and browned in spots, about 15 minutes. If some of the smaller pieces of onion begin to char more quickly than others, remove them sooner.
  • Stem jalapeños and place with onions and garlic in a food processor fitted with the bowl as necessary. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • When tomatoes are cool enough to handle, core and discard skins (hold over bowl to catch juices). Place in food processor with juice and pulse to a coarse purée. Add to bowl with chopped onions, garlic and jalapeño. Add the vinegar, season generously with salt (Rick Bayless recommends a generous teaspoon), and stir in the cilantro and corn. If desired, thin out with water.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 293, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 2132 milligrams, Sugar 26 grams

Chelsea Ewens
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This salsa is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love that I can control the ingredients and make it as spicy or mild as I want.


Vika Ponitini
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This salsa is the perfect addition to any Mexican dish. It's also great on grilled chicken or fish. I highly recommend it.


Aro Kawa
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This salsa is a great way to use up leftover corn and tomatoes. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables. I highly recommend it.


Barry Nelson
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This salsa is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love that I can control the ingredients and make it as spicy or mild as I want.


Mozamal Nazar
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This salsa is the perfect addition to any Mexican dish. It's also great on grilled chicken or fish. I highly recommend it.


Gopal Dhakal , psychologist
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This salsa is a great way to use up leftover corn and tomatoes. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables. I highly recommend it.


penelope Cass
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I was disappointed with this salsa. I found it to be bland and lacking in flavor. I won't be making it again.


Sabina Harris
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This salsa was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think I'll try making it again with less jalapeño next time.


Andrea Romero
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This salsa is the perfect addition to any Mexican dish. It's also great on grilled chicken or fish. I highly recommend it.


shenika hughes
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I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I love this salsa. The roasted corn and tomatoes really balance each other out. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sk Sella
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This salsa is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love that I can control the ingredients and make it as spicy or mild as I want.


Napheezat Surajudeen
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I've made this salsa several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it. It's the perfect salsa for any occasion.


Eftakhar Ahmed Fahim
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This salsa is a great way to use up leftover corn and tomatoes. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.


Mikayla Davis
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I love the combination of roasted corn and tomatoes in this salsa. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I also appreciate that it's a relatively healthy snack.


Md mahabub islam Arman
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This salsa is so easy to make, and it's so versatile. I've used it on tacos, burritos, and even just as a dip with chips. It's always a hit.


Sher Wazir khan
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I'm not usually a fan of salsa, but this one is delicious! The roasted corn and tomatoes give it a really unique flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Technology Gyan pk
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This salsa was a huge hit at my last party! I used fresh corn and tomatoes from my garden, and the flavor was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.