RCI-SN.001.0094.002
California Fusion Peach Salsa
This fusion recipe combines hot chili sauce and sweet peaches with Asian spices for a tasty, spicy peach salsa.
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- (15-oz) cans peaches2 unitdrained and chopped, although if you want to make this california style use fresh peaches
- green onions2 unitsliced thin, including tops
- 2 tablespoons
- 2 teaspoons
- garlic chile sauce2 teaspoons
- ½ teaspoon
- ¼ teaspoon
Method
1
Wash and dry all fresh produce. Peel and pit 3-4 ripe peaches, then dice them into small, uniform pieces approximately 1/4 inch in size.
5 minutes
2
Thinly slice the green onions, using both the white and light green parts. Finely chop a generous handful of fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems.
3 minutes
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced peaches, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro.
2 minutes
4
Add the garlic chili sauce to the bowl, starting with 1-2 teaspoons and adjusting to your preferred heat level. Squeeze in fresh lime juice to brighten the flavors.
2 minutes
5
Season the mixture with a pinch of five spice powder and a light dusting of white pepper, stirring gently to distribute the spices evenly without breaking down the peach pieces.
2 minutes
6
Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lime juice, garlic chili sauce, or white pepper to achieve a balanced sweet, tangy, and spicy profile.
2 minutes
7
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salsa to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature alongside chips, grilled proteins, or as a topping.
30 minutes