📍 Where this dish comes from: Cusco region · Machu Picchu
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The thinly sliced pickled red onion relish that tops nearly everything in Peru, from grilled meat to fried fish, bright with lime and a touch of chile.
What You’ll Need
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 20kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large red onion very thinly sliced
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 aji amarillo pepper thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the sliced onion under cold water, then toss with the salt in a bowl.
- Let sit 10 minutes, then rinse again and pat dry.
- Toss the onion with the lime juice, aji amarillo, cilantro, and black pepper.
- Let rest at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tbsp | Calories: 20kcal | Fiber: 1g
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Health Benefits
- This relish is naturally low-carb as written — no changes needed from the traditional version.