Chilean Onion Relish Recipes

CHILEAN ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Place the onion in a bowl with ice water to cover.
• Let stand for 30 minutes, then drain well in a colander and blot dry with a paper towel.
• Combine the vinegar and salt in a bowl and stir or whisk until the salt crystals are dissolved.
• Add the onion, tomato, pepper, cayenne, oil, and cilantro and gently toss to mix.
• Correct the seasoning, adding salt, vinegar, or cayenne; the relish should be highly seasoned.
• The relish is good now; it will be amazing if you let it stand to ripen for a few hours before serving.
• Serve the relish the same day you make it.
• 2 cups is enough to serve 4 to 6.

SWEET ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Saute the onions in a skillet over medium-low heat until translucent and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Deglaze the pan with both vinegars and the wine. Simmer on medium-low heat until all the liquid has been evaporated, about 15 minutes.

PYAZ KA LACCHA (RAW ONION RELISH)

Steps:

• Put onions in a bowl and cover with cold water. Set aside to soak for 15 minutes. (This removes some of the onion's bite, but you can skip this step if you'd like a stronger onion flavor.)
• Drain onions and thoroughly pat dry. Return onions to the bowl and stir in lemon juice, salt, paprika and cayenne. Let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld before serving. Taste and add more salt, lemon and spices, if you like.
• Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Serve alongside grilled or roasted meats and fish; stuff into sandwiches, especially grilled cheese or tuna salad; use as a topping for pizza, burgers and hot dogs; scramble into eggs; toss into salads, especially starchy grain and potato salads.

CRISP ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Place onions in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, water and vinegar; stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour over onions. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. , Drain onions, discarding liquid. Combine mayonnaise and celery seed; add to onions and mix well. Store in the refrigerator.

RED ONION, TOMATO AND CHILLI RELISH

Steps:

• Start off by skinning the tomatoes - put the tomatoes in a bowl and pour boiling water over them and leave for 1 minute and then drain them and slip off the skins.
• In a food processor, add the onion, tomatoes, chilli and garlic and blend until finely chopped.
• Place the mixture in a saucepan over low heat and add the sugar and vinegar.
• Simmer very gently, without the lid on, for 2 hours, by then the mixture will have reduced to a thick sauce.
• Stir frequently towards the end of cooking time so the sauce doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
• Taste to check the seasoning - serve hot or cold.