Sarza de Sargazo

Name: Sarza de Sargazo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
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

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

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
2

Add 2 cups chopped sargassum seaweed and blanch for 2 minutes, then drain and plunge into ice water.
3

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

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

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

Questions

How long does Sarza de Sargazo keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Sarza de Sargazo?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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