Chirmol Salsa

Chirmol salsa is a national favorite in Guatemala. The word "chirmol" means "smashed tomatoes."

Ingredients

 * 3 x scallions
 * 12 med -size vine-ripened tomatoes
 * 1 cup corn kernels
 * 2 x cloves garlic, minced
 * 3 tbl olive oil
 * 1 x lime, juice only
 * 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
 * 1/2 x	jalapeño, seeded and minced
 * salt and pepper to taste

Directions

 * 1) Grill scallions and chop.
 * 2) Grill tomatoes whole until soft; grill corn. (You may do the grilling by any method; it may be done ahead of time unless you wish to serve the salsa hot.)
 * 3) Combine tomatoes, scallions and garlic in a bowl and "smash," i.e. break up, tomatoes.
 * 4) Add olive oil, lime juice, grilled corn kernels, cilantro, jalapeño and salt and pepper.
 * 5) Serve hot or cold over striped bass, Swordfish or other white.