Roasted corn and poblano relish - bon appetit

3 cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3Ears fresh corn with husks
2largesFresh poblano chilies*
½Red bell pepper, finely diced
½cupSliced green onions
½cupChopped red onion
¼cupChopped fresh cilantro
tablespoonFresh lime juice
tablespoonOlive oil
3Garlic cloves, minced

Directions

Place corn in large bowl of ice water and let soak 3 hours.

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Roast corn until husks are charred, turning often, about 10 minutes. Shuck corn. Cut corn from cob.

Char poblanos on grill or over gas flame until blackened on all sides. Seal in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and chop poblanos.

Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

*Available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.

Bon Appetit/July/94 Scanned & edited by Di Pahl & <gg>