Fire-Roasted Corn Salsa
- 4 Ears Of Sweet Corn
- 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
- 1 Large Onion, Diced
- 1/2 Red Bell Pepper, Diced
- 1/2 Yellow Bell Pepper, Diced
- 1/2 Orange Bell Pepper, Diced
- 3 Serranos Or 2 Jalapenos, Finely Minced
- 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 whole To 2 Whole Limes, Juiced
- 1/2 Bunch Cilantro, Minced
- Salt And Pepper, to taste
- 3 Avocados, Chopped (optional)
- To roast the corn:
- 1.
- De-husk the corn and coat evenly with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- 2.
- Roast on the grill until lightly charred, turning occasionally until all sides are browned and kernels are caramelized.
- This can also be done by roasting at 350 degrees in the oven for approximately 30 minutes, but the smoky flavor isnt as pronounced.
- 3.
- Let cool and then cut the corn off the cob.
- After stripping the kernels from the cob, draw the back of your knife down the cobs to milk the remaining sweet corn juices from the roasted cobs.
- To prepare the salsa:
- 1.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the onions and roast until lightly caramelized, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 2.
- Add the diced bell pepper.
- Cook until the skins of the bell pepper begin to soften, 5 to 8 minutes.
- 3.
- Add the minced garlic and roasted corn kernels.
- Cook for an additional 8 to 10 minutes to combine flavors.
- 4.
- Remove from heat and add the finely minced serranos (keep the seeds!
- ), the juice from one to two limes (depending on yield and your personal taste), and half a bunch of minced cilantro.
- Salt and pepper well, to taste.
- 5.
- (Optional) After the salsa has cooled gently, fold in three chopped avocados.
- You dont want to add this ingredient unless the mixture is well cooled!
- Also, if using this as an empanada filling, dont add the avocado.
- Serve with chips!
- Top your tacos!
- Eat it solo by the spoonful!
- Make empanadas with the leftovers!
- Its amazing good.
olive oil, onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, garlic, cilantro, salt, avocados
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/fire-roasted-corn-salsa/ (may not work)