Spicy Tomato Relish

Name: Spicy Tomato Relish (Chacalaka)
Cuisine: South Africa
Ingredients: 1 large or 2 medium-size ripe red tomatoes, cored; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste (optional); 1 to 2 serrano or jalapeño peppers; 1 to 2 serrano or jalapeño peppers; 1 medium-size or ½ large sweet onion; 1 teaspoon Coarse salt (kosher or sea), or to taste; 1 teaspoon Coarse salt (kosher or sea), or to taste; 1 teaspoon Coarse salt (kosher or sea), or to taste

Chacalaka

Preparation info

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Planet Barbecue

By Steven Raichlen

Published 2010

About

Chacalaka belongs to a broad family of tomato salads and relishes that are served with grilled meats in virtually every corner of Planet Barbecue. (Think of it as South African salsa.) The cool moist tomatoes are meant to counterpoint the hot crusty meat.

Ingredients

1 large or 2 medium-size ripe red tomatoes, cored
1 medium-size or ½ large sweet onion

Africa
South Africa
Sauce
Vegan
Raw
Gluten-free
Spicy

Method

Cut the tomatoes (with their skins and seeds), onion, and chiles into ¼-inch dice (for a milder salsa, seed the peppers). Place the tomatoes and their juices in a mixing bowl and add the onion, pepper(s), lemon juice, and salt, but do not toss until a few minutes before serving. After tossing, correct the seasoning, adding salt or lemon juice to taste.