Grilled Chile Salsa With Rice Crackers
- 6 large garlic cloves, unpeeled
- 4 large plum tomatoes (3/4 to 1 pound total)
- 4 3-inch-long serrano chiles
- 4 large shallots, peeled, halved through root end
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 8 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- Purchased rice crackers
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Combine garlic, tomatoes, chiles, and shallots in medium bowl. Add oil and toss to coat. Arrange vegetables on barbecue; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until charred, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes. Using tongs, transfer garlic and vegetables to plate and cool.
- Peel garlic; chop coarsely. Chop tomatoes. Cut chiles in half lengthwise; discard seeds and chop chiles coarsely. Chop shallots. Combine all vegetables in medium bowl. Add cilantro and lime juice. Blend well; season with salt and pepper. (Salsa can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature and stir before using.)
- Transfer salsa to serving bowl; place on platter. Surround with rice crackers.
garlic, tomatoes, serrano chiles, shallots, vegetable oil, fresh cilantro, lime juice, rice crackers
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grilled-chile-salsa-with-rice-crackers-230603 (may not work)