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Coriander and
Spearmint Salsa
The coriander’s flavor that is almost citrus and slightly potent is combined in a divine way with the freshness of the spearmint. The salsa also has a spicy touch because chili and garlic is used in its preparation and to complement it the lime’s acidity and the ginger’s slightly spiced touch are used. It really is a salsa that has an explosion of flavors .
About the Recipe
- In this recipe you only have to cut and mix, it really is quite simple.
- It is very important to use the spearmint in its fresh version if not the salsa will lose its charm.
- The salsa acquires a spiced touch with ground ginger but you could also grate 1/4 tablespoon of fresh ginger and in this way the salsa will have more flavor and aroma.
- If you chop fast the salsa will be ready in .
- The recipe is for 1 cup.
Ingredients
Cookware
Directions
- Separate from 5 spearmint sprigs the leaves from the stalks. Upon completion discard the stalks and reserve the leaves.
- Remove the veins and the seeds of 1 jalapeno pepper.
If you want a spicier salsa don’t remove the veins nor the seeds of the chili. |
- Finely chop the spearmint leaves that were separated, the jalapeno pepper with the one you worked, 1 garlic clove and 5 coriander sprigs. Upon completion put all these ingredients in a bowl.
- Also add in the bowl:
- The juice of 1 Lime.
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground Ginger.
- 6 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
- Pepper to taste.
- 1/4 tablespoon of Salt.
- Mix very well the coriander and spearmint salsa with a mixing spatula.
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