Roasted Corn and Smoky Tomato Salsa
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kernels from 2 ears of corn
- 2 cups mixed cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 dried ancho chile
- 4 cloves toasted garlic (page 192), skins removed
- 1 teaspoon sweet pimenton (Spanish smoked paprika)
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- Kosher salt
- Prepare a medium-heat fire (375F) in a wood-fired oven or cooker.
- In a small bowl, toss the corn kernels in 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper, then spread the kernels on the pan.
- In a second small bowl, toss the tomatoes in 1 tablespoon of olive oil to coat, then lightly salt.
- Line a second sheet pan with parchment paper, then place the tomatoes cut-side down on the pan.
- Rehydrate the chile by placing it in a bowl with warm water for 30 minutes, making sure it is fully submerged.
- Slice the garlic cloves into thin slivers.
- Place both sheet pans in the oven and roast for 10 to 12 minutes, until the corn is golden.
- Remove the corn, and continue roasting the tomatoes for 10 more minutes, until they are shriveled and soft.
- Remove the tomatoes and set aside.
- Transfer the roasted corn, tomatoes, and any juices to a bowl.
- Using a small knife, remove the stem from the chile, then slice it lengthwise and scrape out the seeds.
- Finely chop the chile, then add it to the corn and tomatoes along with the garlic and pimenton.
- Mix until well combined.
- Add the lime zest and juice, olive oil, and salt to taste.
- Set aside for 20 to 30 minutes before serving, to allow flavors to blend.
- Use now, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Serve at room temperature.
olive oil, kernels from, mixed cherry tomatoes, ancho chile, garlic, sweet pimenton, lime, kosher salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roasted-corn-and-smoky-tomato-salsa-391854 (may not work)