Salsa Criolla
Onion, pepper, coriander and lime relish - an essential Peruvian condiment. Serve in small amounts to enhance the flavor of your main dishes. An authentic and traditional side dish that's easy to prepare
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 medium red onions (200 g.)
- 4 sweet peppers (15 g.)
- 5 padrón peppers or sweet peppers
- 2 limes
- 1 sprig coriander
- ¼ cup oil
- ¼ cup vinegar
Instructions
- 1
In the bowl place the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir until the salt dissolves.
- 2
Peel the onions, cut them in half, and place them on a cutting board. Thinly slice them into julienne strips. Immediately add them to the bowl.
- 3
Wash the peppers well, cut the stem and open them in two. With the tip of a knife, or with a teaspoon, scrape the inside of the peppers. Extract the veins and seeds. Immediately dice them into small squares. Add them to the bowl, and stir.
- 4
After washing and draining the fresh cilantro, put it on a board, and cut it as finely as possible; including the stems.
- 5
Squeeze the limes on top of the rest of the ingredients. Stir with a teaspoon until everything is well mixed. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or cover it, put it in the fridge for at least half. Before serving, stir again.