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Sarza de Sargazo

A vibrant coastal Peruvian salad featuring tender blanched sargassum seaweed tossed with crisp red onions, fresh lime juice, and spicy chili.

17 minEasyServes 465 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sargassum seaweed, chopped
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 1 tsp aji limo chili, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Add 2 cups chopped sargassum seaweed and blanch for 2 minutes, then drain and plunge into ice water.

  3. 3

    Soak 1 sliced red onion in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain thoroughly.

  4. 4

    In a mixing bowl, combine the drained sargassum seaweed, red onion, 1 tsp minced aji limo chili, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.

  5. 5

    Whisk 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt together in a small bowl.

  6. 6

    Pour the dressing over the salad, toss gently to combine, and serve immediately.

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Questions

What is Sarza de Sargazo?

A vibrant coastal Peruvian salad featuring tender blanched sargassum seaweed tossed with crisp red onions, fresh lime juice, and spicy chili. This reference files it under Peruvian salad: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 17 minutes start to finish.

Why blanch first in Sarza de Sargazo?

Step 2 reads: "Add 2 cups chopped sargassum seaweed and blanch for 2 minutes, then drain and plunge into ice water." The quick boil in step 2 sets the color and takes off the raw edge. If the step follows it with cold water, that is to stop the cooking at once so the vegetables stay bright and crisp.

Is there a substitute for cilantro in Sarza de Sargazo?

The entry for Sarza de Sargazo calls for 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped. In its place: Flat-leaf parsley with a squeeze of lime, for anyone who tastes soap. The dish loses its signature note but stays fresh.

Is Sarza de Sargazo keto-friendly?

A serving of Sarza de Sargazo carries 6 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 30 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 6 percent.

How do I store and reheat Sarza de Sargazo?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made, so keep the dressing apart and toss Sarza de Sargazo just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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