Moroccan Salsa - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    3 medium red bell peppers
    5 tablespoons olive oil
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1/2 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives or 1/2 cup other brine-cured black olives
    1/2 cup chopped red onion
    1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
    1/4 cup golden raisin
    3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    2 tablespoons packed chopped of fresh mint
    2 teaspoons orange zest
    1/2 teaspoon scant cayenne
Preparation
    Char peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides, turning frequently with tongs.
    Transfer peppers to medium bowl. Cover with foil; let stand 10 minutes.
    Peel, seed and coarsely chop peppers; return to same bowl.
    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy small skillet over medium heat.
    Add cumin and cinnamon; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
    Pour oil mixture over peppers.
    Mix in olives, next 7 ingredients and 2 tablespoons oil.
    Season salsa with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover; let stand at room temperature, tossing occasionally.).

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