Smoky Morita Salsa | Sauces & Spreads | Umami

Ingredients

• 1 pound tomatoes (about 3 medium) (cored)
• 1 small serrano pepper (optional for extra heat)
• 3 morita chiles (rinsed and stemmed)
• ½ medium white onion (cut in two quarters)
• 1 large garlic clove (peeled)
• ¼ teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper