Hephaestus' Fire Salsa

Name: Hephaestus' Fire Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh tomatoes, cut into chunks; 1 habanero peppers or 1 jalapeno, chopped; 1/2 tablespoon of fresh mint; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted and crushed; 1 tablespoon fresh Greek oregano, chopped coarsely; 1/2 lemon, juice of, to taste; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried dill or 1 tablespoon fresh dill; 1 tablespoon capers; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 cup red onion, chopped; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch freshly ground nutmeg; 1 pinch sugar; olive oil; fresh parsley (to garnish)

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Ready In:: 10mins
Ingredients:: 18
Yields:: 2 cups

ingredients

2 cups fresh tomatoes, cut into chunks
1 habanero peppers or 1 jalapeno, chopped
¹⁄₂ tablespoon of fresh mint
¹⁄₄ teaspoon cinnamon
¹⁄₂ teaspoon cumin seed, toasted and crushed
1 tablespoon fresh Greek oregano, chopped coarsely
¹⁄₂ lemon, juice of, to taste
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried dill or 1 tablespoon fresh dill
1 tablespoon capers
2 garlic cloves, chopped
¹⁄₂ cup red onion, chopped
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
1 pinch freshly ground nutmeg
1 pinch sugar
olive oil
fresh parsley (to garnish)

directions

Combine all ingredients except for olive oil and parsley in a blender or food processor and blend to desired consistency.
For best results, prepare salsa several hours in advance.
Serve and store in non-reactive containers. When ready to serve, adjust seasonings, drizzle some olive oil on top of the salsa and garnish with minced parsley.