Fresh Peach Salsa / Salsa de Melocoton

 

 

 

Ingredients (Serves 3 – 4)

Ripe peaches or nectarines – 2

Garlic clove – 1 small, finely chopped

Red jalapeno chilies – 2, seeded and finely chopped

Scallions (green onions) – 2, chopped

Red onion – 1/2 small

Lime juice – 3 – 4 tsp

Paprika – 1/4 tsp

Pepper powder – 1/4 tsp

Chopped cilantro – 1 tsp

Salt – To taste

Method

Slice the peaches in half but do not peel. Remove the pit and cut the flesh into 1 cm dice. Place in a bowl. Add in the garlic, chilies, scallions and red onion. Pour in the lime juice. Mix well. Add the paprika, pepper powder and salt. Mix well. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve as an accompaniment to grilled meat or chicken.

 

Recipe Courtesy – street food by Tom Kime