Tangy Corn Relish
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup finely diced sweet red pepper
- 1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper
- 1 medium-size jalapeno chili, seeds and ribs removed
- 1 large green onion, trimmed and sliced thinly (including the green)
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels and juice, cut and scraped from about 3 medium ears
- 3 tablespoons seasoned rice-wine vinegar, or regular rice vinegar with a pinch of sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons minced cilantro leaves
- Warm olive oil in a small, heavy, non-reactive saucepan over medium heat.
- Add red and green peppers, jalapeno, onion and garlic.
- Cover, and cook, stirring once or twice, for 5 minutes.
- Add corn and juices, and cook, covered, until mixture has softened and thickened, about 8 minutes.
- Transfer to a bowl, stir in vinegar and lime juice; let cool.
- Cover.
- Refrigerate 24 hours or up to 3 days.
- To serve, add cilantro.
olive oil, sweet red pepper, green bell pepper, jalapeno chili, green onion, garlic, fresh corn kernels, vinegar, lime juice, cilantro
Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/6630 (may not work)