Habanero Table Salsa

Ingredients

• 6 to 8 habanero chiles
• 2 to 3 garlic cloves (unpeeled, optional)
• 1/2 cup bitter orange juice (or substitute 2 tablespoon each of orange, lime and lemon juice, and white distilled vinegar)
• 1 teaspoon kosher or coarse sea salt (or to taste)

Directions

1. Roast the habaneros on a griddle until blackened outside and tender within; roast the optional garlic alongside them.
2. Stem the chiles and retain or remove the seeds according to the heat desired. Mash or finely chop the chiles and peeled garlic.
3. Mix with bitter-orange juice and salt. Rest at least 30 minutes before serving.