Asian Style Onion Salsa Recipes

ASIAN-STYLE CORN, AVOCADO, AND SESAME SALSA

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush corn all over with 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil. Grill until corn is tender and brown in spots, turning frequently, about 10 minutes. Cool.
• Cut corn kernels off cobs. Mix vinegar, green onions, sesame seeds, chili paste, garlic, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in medium bowl. Add corn and avocado; toss gently to combine. Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
• Available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.

ASIAN TURKEY WITH RED ONION SALSA

Steps:

• In shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable plastic food-storage bag, mix lemon peel, lemon juice, vinegar, soy sauce, oil and garlic. Add turkey; turn to coat with marinade. Cover dish or seal bag. Refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 4 hours, turning once.
• Meanwhile, in glass or plastic bowl, mix Red Onion Salsa ingredients. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Remove turkey from marinade; discard marinade. Place turkey in baking dish.
• Bake uncovered about 35 minutes, brushing with drippings after 10 minutes, or until juice of turkey is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Serve with salsa.

ASIAN STYLE ONION SALSA

Steps:

• Place sesame seeds in a heavy skillet. Stir over medium heat until golden light in colour. This takes about two minutes. Cool.
• Whisk the lime juice, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, crushed pepper flakes in a bowl to blend.
• Add the small diced sweet onion, green onion, red bell pepper and sesame seeds.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and chill. Can make one hour ahead.