Tomato mirliton relish
4 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | medium | Mirliton (chayote) or 1 |
| large | Cucumber | |
| ¼ | cup | Chopped tomatoes cut in inch dice |
| ¼ | cup | Finely chopped red onions |
| 2 | teaspoons | Finely chopped fresh dill |
| ¾ | teaspoon | Salt |
| Black pepper | ||
Directions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and add chayote; simmer until tender, 35 to 45 minutes; peel, seed and cut in ¼-inch dice. If using a cucumber, simmer until fork-tender, about 20 minutes; peel, cut in half vertically, scoop out seeds and dice. You should have a generous cup of chayote or cucumber.
Combine chayote with tomatoes, onions, dill, salt and 8 turns of pepper in a small bowl. Serve with seafood dishes.