Bon Appetit/September 2004

Grilled Chile Salsa with Rice Crackers

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INGREDIENTS:
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



1 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.
2 Peel garlic; chop coarsely. Chop tomatoes. Cut chiles in half lenthwise; discard seeds and chop chiles coarsely.
3 Chop shallots. Combine all vegetables in medium bowl. Add cilantro and lime juice. Blend well; season with salt and pepper.
4 Transfer salsa to serving bowl; place on platter. Surround with rice crackers.

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