Killer chile salsa

1 batch

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Jalapenos
2Cubanella peppers
1smallSweet green pepper
1smallSweet red pepper
1tablespoonCrushed or chopped garlic
1smallYellow onion coarsely chopped
1mediumTomato (not too firm)
1½teaspoonCumin seed
1½teaspoonFresh oregano
1½teaspoonFresh basil
1½teaspoonFresh cilantro
1pinchSalt

Directions

Stem, seed and quarter the peppers, wearing gloves to avoid the burn of the jalapenos. Place them in a food processor or blender. Add the garlic, onion, tomato, herbs and salt. Chop and blend the ingredients in short bursts. Transfer to a storage container and refrigerate.

Yield: About 1½ cups.

Hickey writes: "Here's a tasty, colorful salsa to serve with tortilla chips and Mexican beer. The yellow cubanella peppers are also called Hungarian or banana peppers."

From Brian J. Hickey/North Canton, OH in "Kitchen Table: Where Herbs and Spices Make a Difference" column in "The Herb Companion." Oct./Nov. 1994, Vol. 7, No. 1. Pg. 20. Posted by Cathy Harned.

From: Cathy Harned Date: 09-26-94