Almost Famous Corn Salsa

By khojnicki

Ingredients

• 1/2 small poblano chile pepper, seeded
• 3 tsp EVOO
• Kosher salt
• 1 c fresh corn kernels or 1 c frozen corn thawed
• 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1/2 tsp sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat a grill to medium high. Brush the poblano with 1 tsp olive oil and grill, skin side down, until charred but still firm, about 5 mins. Cool slightly; peel and finely chop.

If using fresh corn, bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add the corn and cook until tender, 2-3 mins; drain.

Mix the corn, if using frozen and it here, poblano, jalapeno, cilantro and red onion in a bowl. Stir in the remaining 2 tsp olive oil, the lime juice, sugar and 1/2 tsp salt.