Tomato-Cilantro Salsa

Appetizers

1 tablespoon clarified butter
1 shallot; coarsely chopped
1 centiliter garlic; coarsely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper; coarsely chopped
1 cup red wine
1 28 oz can Roma tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh cilantro; coarsely chopped
salt and pepper; to taste

Sauté‚ shallot, garlic and bell pepper in butter until soft. Add red wine and half of the cilantro and simmer until reduced by half. Add the tomatoes and simmer slowly for about 15 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add the rest of the cilantro, blend mixture until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.