Recipe

Harvest Salsa

Submitted by: Chef Andrew Hillman

Serrano chiles and tomatillos with California raisins -- perfect to serve with pork or chicken.

Details

Serves:
Serving size: Serving size: 1/2 cup

INGREDIENTS

1/2 lb. tomatillos, husked
3/4 c. California natural raisins
3/4 c. California golden raisins
3 fresh green sweet peppers, ribs removed and diced small
3 fresh red sweet peppers, ribs removed and diced small
1 or 2 serrano chiles, minced
1/4 c. water
1/2 c. halved fresh red grapes
1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh chives
2 tsp. toasted ground coriander seed
Salt and ground black pepper
1 tsp. fresh lime juice

PROCEDURE

Arrange tomatillos in single layer on baking sheet. Roast in oven at 400°F until soft. Cool. While still slightly warm, place in blender or food processor and process until almost smooth. Turn into large mixing bowl and combine with remaining ingredients; adjust seasonings. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in lime juice; cover and let stand for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld. Serve at room temperature with crackers, naan or lavosh for dipping or as an accompaniment for pork tenderloin or chicken seasoned with garam masala or jerk seasonings.

Note: Remove the seeds and ribs from the serrano chilies for mild spicy flavor or leave them in for something very hot and spicy. Wear rubber gloves when preparing these.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

Calories 60(5% from fat); Total Fat 0g (sat 0g, mono 0g, poly 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Protein 1g; Carbohydrates 15g; Fiber 2g; Iron 1mg; Sodium 0mg; Calcium 13mg