Hephaestus' Fire Salsa

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh tomatoes, cut into chunks
• 1 habanero peppers or 1 jalapeno, chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon 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)

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients except for olive oil and parsley in a blender or food processor and blend to desired consistency.
• 2 for best results, prepare salsa several hours in advance.
• 3 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.