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Onion & Tomato Curtido/Salsa

Here's how you make Onion & Tomato Curtido/Salsa
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 50m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 8 ounces red onion (about 2 small)
  • 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 8 ounces tomatoes (about 3 tomatoes)
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon salt (+ more to adjust taste)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Cut the onions in half, slice very finely and place in a bowl

  • Step 2: Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt and let rest for about 10 minutes

  • Step 3: Cover the onions with lukewarm water and let rest for another 10 minutes

  • Step 4: Rinse and drain the onions

  • Step 5: Add the lime juice and a sprinkle of salt, let rest until the onions start to turn pinkish or until about 30 minutes before serving

  • Step 6: Cut the tomatoes in half and slice very finely

  • Step 7: Mix the onions with the sliced tomatoes, oil, and cilantro.

  • Step 8: Taste and add salt if necessary.


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