Zarza de Saraza

Name: Zarza de Saraza
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 1 large red onion, thinly sliced; 1 aji amarillo chili, julienned; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tsp vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

A crisp Peruvian red onion relish tossed with vibrant lime juice, spicy chili, and cilantro. It adds a bright, acidic bite to grilled meats and rice dishes.

15 minEasyServes 445 cal/serving

PeruvianSideNo-CookVeganVegetarianLow CarbKetoHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

1 large red onion, thinly sliced
1 aji amarillo chili, julienned
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

1

Soak 1 large thinly sliced red onion in cold water for 10 minutes to reduce sharpness, then drain completely.
2

Combine drained red onion in a bowl with 1 julienned aji amarillo chili and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
3

Drizzle with 1/4 cup fresh lime juice and 2 tsp vegetable oil.
4

Season with 1/2 tsp fine sea salt and toss well right before serving.

Questions

How long does Zarza de Saraza keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Zarza de Saraza?

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. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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