Green Tomato Salsa

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Yield:
4 cups

This salsa and its pureed counterpart, coulis, add a piquantflavor and varied textures togrilled fish.

Ingredients

  • 1 poblano chile

  • 2 pounds (about 6 medium) green tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped

  • 1 small or ½ large Vidalia or other sweet onion, finely chopped

  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped

  • 4 scallions, sliced thinly crosswise

  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • ½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. Roast chile directly on a gas-stove burner over high heat, or under the broiler, turning as each side blackens. Transfer to a bowl; cover with plastic. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Peel off skin; discard stem and seeds. Finely chop chile, and place in a medium bowl.

  2. Add tomatoes, onion, cucumber, scallions, lime juice, oil, and cilantro. Stir. Season with salt and pepper; let stand 30 minutes. Store in refrigerator up to 3 days.

Cook's Notes

To make a coulis, puree half the salsa until smooth and add olive oil until the mixture is the desired consistency.

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