Orange habanero salsa

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Habanero (to have medium
Heat - add more
If you like)
2Carrots
3Cloves garlic
¼cupWater
2tablespoonsChopped white onion
1teaspoonSalt
3tablespoonsFreshly squeezed lemon
Juice
¼cupGinger pickle juice (or
Substitute fresh -- 1 tsp.
Sugar
Ginger and a little water)
1teaspoonSugar
½Orange zestted

Directions

I steamed the carrots and garlic with water until soft in the microwave. (You could use them raw for a sharper flavour and crunchier texture.) Put everything in the blender and pureed till smooth. Adjust flavours. (More lemon or salt might be good.) It was delicious as a thick condiment with my pasta with pesto, and also a great topping on a cold potato salad today. The sauce thickened overnight in the refrigerator, and I suspect it will keep for about a week. It's such a beautiful, bright orange colour! Katrine Kirk kk@...

Recipe By : Katrine Kirk via the Chile-heads