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Chirmol Guatemalteco - Charred Tomato Salsa
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5 from 23 votes

Chirmol - Guatemalan Tomato Salsa

This popular Guatemalan tomato sauce features juicy charred tomatoes mixed with onions, cilantro and mint. It's so delicious and versatile, it's quite possibly the only salsa you'll ever need.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Guatemalan
Servings: 4
Calories: 23kcal
Cost: $3

Equipment

  • Small Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Skillet

Ingredients

  • 6 fresh tomatoes Roma
  • 1/3 cup onion white chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh mint chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • chile Cobán or chiltepe

Instructions

  • Char the tomatoes in a dry skillet (without oil or liquid), over charcoal on a grill or on a comal at medium-high heat until dark brown.
  • Finely chop the onions, cilantro and mint.
  • Roughly chop the tomatoes.
  • Combine the ingredients in a bowl.
  • Add lime juice ( chiles if using) and salt. Mix gently with a spoon.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.

Notes

  • Be sure to char the tomatoes until the skins begin to turn black. The key is to char the tomatoes lightly but not cook them completely.
  • You can use a BBQ grill or a broiler instead of a skillet or comal.    
  • Another option is to add finely-diced fresh avocado to the ingredients just before serving and mix well.  
  • For a simple, cooked tomato sauce, add a Tablespoon of vegetable oil to a frying pan and fry the chopped tomatoes, herbs and vegetables until cooked. 
  • Chirmol should be served at room temperature. 
  • Make it ahead and store covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. 
Please note: Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed to be accurate. It is created by online calculators and although we attempt to provide accurate nutritional information, the figures are only estimates. 

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 828IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg