Salsa Criolla
This popular Peruvian condiment requires only five ingredients, but it’s bursting with flavor. Slivered onions and fresh peppers are marinated in fresh lime juice to create a tangy and spicy relish. Traditionally, the salsa is made with fresh aji amarillo chiles, which can be difficult to find; luckily, a combination of orange bell pepper and serrano chiles deliver similar flavor, color and heat. (For a milder salsa, remove the seeds from the serrano before using.) Most often served with arroz con pollo, this bright relish is also a perfect accompaniment to roasted chicken, and makes a great topping on tacos and sandwiches. The salsa can be refrigerated for 3 days.
- Total:
- Serves: 3 persons
Ingredients
- 1large red onion, halved and very thinly sliced into half moons (2 cups)
- ½small orange bell pepper, cored, seeded and very thinly sliced lengthwise (½ cup)
- 1serrano chile, thinly sliced or finely chopped
- 3tablespoons lime juice (from 2 limes)
- 2tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
- Kosher salt
Instructions
Step 1
In a medium bowl, combine the onion, bell pepper, serrano chile, lime juice and cilantro, and mix well. Season to taste with salt.