Author Notes
This salsa is pretty spectacular and unique. It's origins are a little dubious but I'm told that it's Peruvian, deriving its asian influence from centuries of Chinese immigration. It's wonderful with tortilla chips, used as a taco topping and especially delicious alongside grilled meats and seafood. You basically blender up 4/5 jalapeños (no seeds), garlic, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, a little red onion and as much fresh ginger as possible. It's a liquidy dream, not a chunky one, and you'll want to drink it.
—Jsverige
Ingredients
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4/5
Seeded Jalapeños (I'm a spice lover but the inclusion of seeds really overwhelms the other flavors)
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4
Cloves Fresh Garlic
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1 bunch
Cilantro (3/4 cup)
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3 tablespoons
Fresh Lime Juice (about 1 1/2 limes)
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1/3 cup
Chopped Red Onion (or just half of one small red onion)
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1/4 cup
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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4 tablespoons
Freshly Grated Ginger (or minced, or whatever so long as its fresh...how much you add is a matter of taste, more is better)
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1 pinch
Sea Salt, to taste
Directions
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Combine all ingredients except for the Olive oil into a blender or food processor and process until minced, about 1 minute.
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Slowly whir in the oil on low speed until just integrated with the other ingredients, about 30 seconds. DO NOT OVER-MIX once the oil has been added as this can impart a bitter flavor. Salsa will keep in the fridge for about 10 days.
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