Pasilla Chile and Raisin Salsa

By sdubbs

Ingredients

• 4 pasilla chiles (stemmed and seeded)
• 8 roma tomatoes
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1/4 c. raisins
• 1/2 red onion (about 4 oz.)
• 2 tsp. oil
• 1 qt. water

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oil in a medium skillet. Add pasilla chiles and toast until aromatic and slightly bright in color. Remove from the pan and set aside.

2. On the grill or under a broiler, char the tomatoes, onion, and garlic until dark on one side (about 3 minutes). Turn and char opposite sides.

3. Add the charred tomatoes, onion, and garlic to a pot with the chiles, raisins, and water. Cook until soft (about 15 minutes).

4. Transfer all ingredients to a blender in batches and puree until smooth.