"Charred corn salsa is a perfect balance of smoky, sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy notes, making it a versatile and appetizing addition to a wide range of dishes."
Charred Corn Salsa
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Prep time: 15mins
Cook time: 30mins
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ingredients
- 4 ears of yellow corn
- 1 small finely chopped red onion
- 1 small seeded and chopped jalapeno
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Method
Step 1
Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat. Or, you can use the open gas flame on a burner if you don’t have either, but for safety concerns, I’d advise against it.
Step 2
Husk the corn, if necessary, and brush the kernels with extra virgin olive oil.
Step 3
Place the corn on the hot grill or grill pan and let it char and cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until the corn kernels are lightly charred on all sides.
Step 4
Remove the charred corn from the grill and let it cool for a few minutes. Once cooled, carefully cut the corn kernels off the cobs and transfer them to a mixing bowl.
Step 5
Add the finely chopped red onion, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro to the bowl with the charred corn.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, ground cumin, and chili powder. Pour the dressing over the corn and vegetable mixture. Toss everything together until well combined, ensuring the dressing coats all the ingredients.
Step 7
Cover the bowl and chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 8
Serve the charred corn salsa as a topping for tacos or as a flavorful dip with tortilla chips.