Fig Relish

Directions

1. 1
   Soak the onion in ice water for 10 minutes, rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
2. 2
   Combine the onion and figs and half the chilies in a bowl.
3. 3
   Blanch mint leaves in boiling water for 1 minute.
4. 4
   Cool in ice water, drain, squeeze dry and finely chop.
5. 5
   Add to the fig mixture.
6. 6
   Add lime juice, salt and pepper.
7. 7
   Stir well and taste.
8. 8
   Add as much of the remaining chili as desired.
9. 9
   Let sit for 1 hour so flavors can develop.