Aji

Name: Aji
Ingredients: 2 medium red onions, very thinly sliced on a mandoline; Salt; 1 1/2 cups boiling water; 1 medium tomato, seeded and finely chopped; 2 fresh cayenne or serrano chiles, seeded and minced; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro; Freshly ground pepper

8 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 medium red onions, very thinly sliced on a mandoline
Salt
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 medium tomato, seeded and finely chopped
2 fresh cayenne or serrano chiles, seeded and minced
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
Freshly ground pepper

Directions

1

In a medium heatproof bowl, toss the onions with 1 tablespoon of salt and let stand for 5 minutes.
2

Add the boiling water and let stand for 10 minutes longer.
3

Pour the onions into a colander, rinse under cold water and drain well; pat dry.
4

Wipe out the bowl with paper towels and return the onions to it.
5

Stir in the tomato, chiles, lime juice and cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
6

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
7

Serve at room temperature.