What is a Salsa Criolla?
Salsa Criolla is a popular creole sauce mainly served in Ecuador and Peru. It is a mixture of fresh ingredients such as tomatoes, onions, limes, peppers, and cilantro, all finely chopped and mixed together in a small bowl. Salsa Criolla is usually served as a side dish to dishes like empanadas or ceviche. It can also be used as a dip or as a topping on burgers, tacos, or salads.
In traditional Asado, it is also used as a marinade for meat.
Recipe Salsa Criolla
Ingredients:- 1 tomato, diced small
- 1/4 bell pepper, diced small
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp coriander, chopped
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1/2 red onions, finely diced
- 1/2 white onions, finely diced
- a little chili
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of pepper
Accesories:
- cutting board
- Messer
- Bowl
Time required:
approx. 10 min, but you should prepare it about 12 hours before consumption so that it can marinate well
Preparation:
- Chop all ingredients into small pieces
- Then put everything into a small bowl and mix.
- Now mix the whole thing with some oil and then season with vinegar
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and place in the refrigerator. Let it steep there for at least five hours.
- Before serving, taste again and if necessary, add some fresh lime juice and oil.
Tip:
It is very important not to overdo it with the vinegar, otherwise the entire flavor will be lost. For example, if you make a Salsa Criolla for about ten people, you need slightly less than half a cup of vinegar. You should then add a little more sunflower oil or mixed oil than vinegar. Additionally, Salsa Criolla requires a lot of salt and many spices.
It is best to prepare your Salsa Criolla the day before a barbecue, as this allows the flavors of the ingredients to better infuse into the liquid.
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