Pebre Chileno
Fresh Chilean salsa
- Prep Time:
- 15 mins
- Cook Time:
- 0 mins
- Total Time:
- 15 mins
- Serves
- 6
- Calories*
- 29
Ingredients
- 1/2 medium onion
- 1 large bunch coriander
- 2 large tomatoes
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp tabasco (or other hot sauce)
- 1/2 long green chilli
- 1 garlic clove
- pinch of salt
Pebre or pebre Chileno is a zesty mix of tomatoes, onions, coriander, garlic, and chillies. Traditionally, it's served on the side of bread, grilled meats, empanadas, and other yummy Chilean dishes. It's got a fresh, spicy flavour and a chunky texture that makes it a killer dip for tortilla chips or a great topping for burgers.
Instructions
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1. Chop the Tomatoes
Roughly chop the tomatoes and add them to a large bowl. The size of the pieces is up to you, go big or small, whatever you prefer.
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2. Chop the Onion
Peel and finely chop the onion, then add to the bowl.
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3. Mince the Garlic
Mince the garlic and add to the bowl.
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4. Chop the Chilli
Deseed and finely chop the chilli, then add it to the bowl.
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5. Add the Wet Ingredients
Add the oil, lemon juice, and tabasco to the bowl. Season with a good pinch of salt.
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6. Chop the Coriander
Roughly chop the coriander (include any thin stalks but discard thicker ones) and add to the bowl.
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7. Mix and Serve
Mix all of the ingredients together. Serve straightaway, or if you have time, cover and leave for an hour for the flavours to develop.
