#peanuts-and-sesame-seeds

#peanuts-and-sesame-seeds

This robustly seasoned, almost meaty tomato salad was inspired by Mexican salsa macha, made with dried chilies, garlic, nuts and seeds fried in oil, then pureed. We skip the blender and deconstruct the salsa in a salad, adding fried peanuts and sesame seeds for contrasting texture against the meaty tomatoes. Salting tomatoes deepens their flavor; smaller tomatoes should be halved. Toast peanuts and sesame seeds in neutral oil, and kosher salt is best for seasoning.