Salsa Criolla
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Recipe type: Salsa
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Serves: 2
 
Ingredients
  • ½ medium red onion, finely sliced from top to root
  • 1 aji­ amarillo cut in thin slices or ½ red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped
  • Salt and pepper
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
  1. *Put the sliced onion in a bowl, cover with ice water and let rest for 5 minutes. Strain thoroughly. (This is done to eliminate the bitterness of the onion).
  2. *In a bowl combine onion, Aji­ Amarillo or bell pepper, salt, pepper, lime juice and olive oil. Mix carefully. You can use it immediately or have it on hand up to an hour in the fridge.
Recipe by PERU DELIGHTS at https://perudelights.com/salsa-criolla-the-perfect-complement/