[CH] Strawberry Salsa

RST G (synapse7@home.com)
Thu, 10 Jun 1999 09:20:32 -0400

Although I have not tried this particular recipe, I got it from a good
source and a friend of mine has been to this chef's restaurant and has
had it. It is good:

                     *  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Strawberry Salsa

Recipe By     : Celebrated Food & Cafe, Maplewood, NJ
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : 
  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      qt            ripe strawberries -- hull/quarter/wash
   2      cups          litchis -- peel/pitt/drain
   1      tsp           oil
     1/2  cup           red onion -- finely minced
   1      tsp           ginger -- minced
     1/4  tsp           cardamom
     1/2  tsp           jalapeno -- minced or to taste
   1      jigger        dark rum
                        salt and pepper -- to taste

In a skillet, heat oil until hot. Add onion, ginger, garlic, jalapeno,
and cardamom. Cook until wilted, stirring occasionally. Stir insugar and
cook until light brown. Remove from flame and add rum (warning: may
ignite). Return to heat and cook for two minutes until alcohol
evaporates (flame will go out). Remove from heat and fold in berries and
litchis. Adjust flavor with salt and pepper. Chill or serve warm with
grilled chicken or white fish such as snapper or halibut.

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NOTES : Published in New Jersey Monthly Magazine, May 1999 issue, p.
28-29

For best results, use fresh litchis. Canned litchis or fresh honeydew
melon may be substituted.

Canned litchis can be found at any oriental grocery store or
supermarket.

RisaG