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Charred Tomato Salsa

Yield: approx. 3 cups
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:

  • 6 large ripe tomatoes
  • 1 T salt
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 T Wholearth Spice LATIN AMERICA BLEND
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1 limes, juiced
  • 1 T cane sugar or brown rice syrup
  • Salt and pepper to taste

You will also want a large bowl filled with iced water.
Method:

  1. In a four-quart saucepot bring three quarts water with 1 tablespoon salt to a boil.
  2. Cut core of tomato out and with a pairing knife place an X on the bottom of tomato.
  3. Boil ripe tomatoes one at a time for 10 seconds and then place in iced water for approximately 20 seconds.
  4. Remove skin of tomato, cut in half, and remove seeds.
  5. Season tomatoes with Wholearth Spice LATIN AMERICA BLEND.
  6. Heat skillet (cast iron skillet will work well) until very hot.
  7. Place tomatoes, cut side down and do not move for 5 minutes.
  8. Remove charred tomatoes from skillet and let cool, then dice or chop.
  9. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
  10. Let stand for one hour before serving.