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Toasted Corn and Cumin Salsa

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 25 min

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

2

cups corn (from 3 to 4 ears)

1

tablespoon olive oil

1

/2 lb yellow tomato (1 large), chopped

1

garlic clove, chopped

1 to 2

teaspoons chopped fresh jalapeño chile, including seeds

2

teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1

teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted

1

/2 teaspoon salt

6

scallions, finely chopped

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook corn in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    Purée tomato, garlic, and jalapeño with lemon juice, cumin, and salt in a blender until smooth, then stir into corn along with scallions.