* Exported from MasterCook *
Asian Fresh Mint Chutney - 5g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber
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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Condiment LowCal (Less than 300 cals)
LowerCarbs LowFat (Less than 5%)
Vegan
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 tablespoons finely chopped yellow onion
1 hot green chile pepper -- or 2, such as Thai or Serrano, chopped
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt -- generous
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons water
2 cups lightly packed fresh mint leaves -- coarsely chopped (1 large bunch)
Put the onions in a mesh strainer and rinse for about 5 seconds under cold running water. Transfer to an electric mini-chopper and add the chile, ginger, salt, and sugar. Grind to a coarse texture, stopping the machine to scrape down the sides several times. Add the lime juice, water, and mint. Process to a fine texture; it should resemble a thick pesto. Occasionally stop the machine and scrape down the sides to facilitate an even puree.
Transfer to a serving bowl and set aside for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the flavors to bloom. Taste and adjust the flavors. Add water by the teaspoon if the relish is too thick; however, it should not be liquid. Set aside for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld and for the texture to slightly thicken. The initial bright green color will dull, but the flavor will remain robust. This relish tastes best fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Makes 2/3 cup.
AuthorNote: While this relish boldly says: "I am mint!", it also has a bite from chile, ginger, and raw onion. Lime juice and sugar tame and unite the ingredients. This along with tamarind and date chutney provides just the right bright accents to Indian samosas.
Cuisine:
"Asian"
Source:
"Asian Dumplings by Andrea Nguyen, 2009."
S(Formatted by Chupa Babi):
"March 2010"
Yield:
"2/3 cup"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 22 Calories; trace Fat (1.1% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 99mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrates.
Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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