Entrees

Peruvian Onion Salsa

Name: Peruvian Onion Salsa
Prep time: 10 s
Total time: 40 s
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 medium red or yellow onionhalved and thinly sliced into half moons; 1 to 2 hot yellow Peruvian peppers (ajíes amarillos) or jalapeñosseeded and finely chopped; 1 clove garlicfinely chopped; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley leaves; Juice of 1 fresh lemon; 1/4 teaspoon each salt and fresh ground black pepper

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Level

Easy

Prep

10 min

Servings

4 servings (1/2 cup per serving)

This recipe is a Peruvian version of Onion Salsa or Salsa Criolla. It is an onion- and aji-based sauce found at the center of most Peruvian tables. Used as a condiment for all meats, seafood, and vegetables, it’s the perfect accompaniment to ceviches and the famous potato appetizer, Papas a la Huancaína.

KEY INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS

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1 medium red or yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced into half moons
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1 to 2 hot yellow Peruvian peppers (ajíes amarillos) or jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
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1 clove garlic, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley leaves
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Juice of 1 fresh lemon
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1/4 teaspoon each salt and fresh ground black pepper