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Persimmon Salsa

Spoon this sprightly condiment over grilled fish, alongside roasted ham, or, for an appetizer, atop slices of smoked salmon on buttered pumpernickel.

Courses: Sauces

Recipe Ingredients

4 cups 948mlOr 3 medium firm-but-ripe Fuyu persimmons - peeled, and (small)
  Cut into 1/2" cubes - (abt 1 2/3 cups)
2 tablespoons 30mlMinced white onion - rinsed, drained
1 tablespoon 15mlFresh lime juice - plus
1 teaspoon 5mlFresh lime juice
1 tablespoon 15mlMinced fresh basil
2 teaspoons 10mlMinced seeded serrano chile
2 teaspoons 10mlMinced fresh mint
1 teaspoon 5mlMinced peeled fresh ginger

Recipe Instructions

Mix persimmons, onion, lime juice, basil, serrano chile, mint, and ginger in small bowl. Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper. (Salsa can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

This recipe yields about 1 3/4 cups.

Source:
Bon Appetit, November 2004

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