Shelly's Recipe

CHIPOTLE SALSA

Category: Salsa/ Gucamole

4 chipotle peppers
1/2 cup water
2 tsp vinegar-such as cider or white
1 1/2 cups red ripe tomatoes, diced in 1/2 inch squares
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped

Place the chipotles in a medium-sized glass bowl (for the microwave) or small pan (for top of the range) and add the water and vinegar. Cover and simmer to soften the chiles-5 minutes in the microwave or about 30 minutes on top of the range. When done, uncover and allow to cool.

In the meantime, prepare all the remaining ingredients and combine together, except for the cilantro.

Finely mince the chilies, peel and all, and stir in, adding some juice as needed to make a salsa of the desired consistency. Add the cilantro.