THE FIRE-STUNG GARDEN-CRUSH

(Our Play on Xnipec / Habanero Salsa)

THE FIRE-STUNG GARDEN-CRUSH

Ingredients: 1 Red onion (minced), 2 Habaneros (finely minced), 1 tsp Salt, 1 tsp Sugar, 100ml Sour Orange juice (or 50ml Lime + 50ml Orange), 2 Tomatoes (diced)...

Ingredients

  • 1 Red onion (minced)
  • 2 Habaneros (finely minced)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 100ml Sour Orange juice (or 50ml Lime + 50ml Orange)
  • 2 Tomatoes (diced)

Cooking Method

  1. The Bloom Whisk salt and sugar into the citrus juice; the liquid will swell the heat of the peppers.
  2. The Marriage Toss the onion and habaneros in the spiced juice; let sit for 20 minutes to macerate (soften the sting).
  3. The Mix Fold in the diced tomatoes.
  4. The Final Flourish Add raw fresh coriander matchsticks right before serving.

Cuisine: Mexican

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