Main ingredients 🥩
watermelonred onionjalapeñolimecilantroolive oilsaltpepper
Seungwoo Dad's Subak Salsa
A refreshing and spicy Mexican-style sauce made with finely chopped watermelon, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice, perfect for cutting through the richness of steak.
🙋 Recommended for
- ⭐ People who want to enjoy beef steak with a new, refreshing sauce instead of barbecue sauce.
- ⭐ People who love Mexican food like tacos or nachos and want to try a unique watermelon dish.
- ⭐ People who need a spicy and tangy side dish to cut through the richness of meat dishes.
Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings
- watermelon (about 2 cups, diced)
- red onion (1/4 of a medium onion)
- jalapeño (1 pepper)
- lime (1 lime)
- cilantro (a handful)
- olive oil (1 tablespoon)
- salt (a pinch)
- pepper (a pinch)
Recipe 🍳
- Remove seeds from the watermelon and cut into very small, uniform dice (cube-shaped).
- Finely chop the red onion and jalapeño to a similar size as the watermelon for balance.
- Cut the fresh lime in half and squeeze the juice into a separate bowl.
- Rinse the cilantro under running water, pat completely dry, and chop finely according to your preference.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the diced watermelon, red onion, jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.
- Add the prepared lime juice and 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then lightly season with salt and pepper.
- Stir everything together thoroughly with a spoon until the flavors are well combined, and your refreshing salsa is ready.
- Finely chop the watermelon, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro into very small pieces.
- Combine all the prepared ingredients in a bowl and squeeze in the lime juice.
- Add olive oil, salt, and pepper, then mix evenly to finish.
Cooking tips 💡
- For the authentic Mexican spiciness, using jalapeño is recommended; if unavailable, substitute with Korean cheongyang chili pepper.
- Since the lime aroma is key, strongly recommend using fresh lime juice rather than bottled lime juice.
- This salsa is not only great with beef steaks like sirloin but also works wonderfully as a snack sauce for tacos and nacho chips.
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