Ingredients

• 1 large bell pepper, halved and seeded
• 2 hot banana peppers, halved and seeded
• 3 serrano chilies, halved
• 5 garlic cloves, peeled and whole
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes (low-sodium canned is fine)
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup minced fish mint
• 1/4 cup minced green onion
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

1. Heat the broiler.

2. Place peppers, and whole garlic on a silicone or parchment-lined baking sheet.

3. Broil 8 minutes, until garlic is beginning to blacken and peppers are soft.

4. Transfer bell and banana peppers to a bowl and cover for 3 minutes.

5. Peel and transfer all the peppers, along with accumulated juices and roasted garlic, to food processor.

6. Add remaining ingredients and pulse until chopped and well combined.

7. Transfer to a non-metallic container or serving bowl and let stand at room temperature until the flavors are melded, at least 30 minutes, or can 20 minutes in a waterbath.