Grilled Chile Salsa with Rice Crackers

A smoky and spicy grilled salsa made with charred tomatoes, serrano chiles, garlic, and shallots, brightened with fresh cilantro and lime juice. Served with crispy rice crackers for dipping.

6 servings
27 min

Ingredients

  • 6 cloves large garlic cloves, unpeeled
  • 4 whole large plum tomatoes
  • 4 whole serrano chiles
  • 4 whole large shallots
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 8 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 package rice crackers

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Combine garlic, tomatoes, chiles, and shallots in medium bowl. Add oil and toss to coat. Arrange vegetables on barbecue; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until charred, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes. Using tongs, transfer garlic and vegetables to plate and cool.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Peel garlic; chop coarsely. Chop tomatoes. Cut chiles in half lengthwise; discard seeds and chop chiles coarsely. Chop shallots. Combine all vegetables in medium bowl. Add cilantro and lime juice. Blend well; season with salt and pepper. (Salsa can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature and stir before using.)

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Transfer salsa to serving bowl; place on platter. Surround with rice crackers.

    2 min