Warm Mojo Salsa

Name: Warm Mojo Salsa
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon annatto (achiote seed; optional); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 cups diced seeded plum tomato (about 4 small); 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil; 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

10 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon annatto (achiote seed; optional)
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 cups diced seeded plum tomato (about 4 small)
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1

Combine oil and annatto (if desired) in a saucepan; cook over low heat 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Strain through a sieve over a bowl; discard seeds. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil mixture in pan; discard remaining oil mixture. Add garlic; saute 3 minutes. Add juices; bring to a simmer. Stir in tomato and remaining ingredients, and remove from heat. Serve warm over grilled fish or chicken.
2

Note: Salsa can be made up to two days ahead of time; cover and chill. Reheat in the microwave or in a saucepan over medium heat. If you choose not to use the annatto, use only 1 1/2 teaspoons oil.