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Vietnamese Peach Relish

Name: Vietnamese Peach Relish
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 serrano chile or jalapeño, seeded and minced; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 3 firm, ripe medium peaches, peeled and finely diced; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons chopped mint

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By Grace Parisi

Updated on July 29, 2019

Vietnamese Peach Relish — Photo: © Tina Rupp

Total Time:

20 mins

Yield:

3 cups

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, minced
1 serrano chile or jalapeño, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 firm, ripe medium peaches, peeled and finely diced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped mint

Directions

In a mortar (or using a mini food processor), pound the garlic and chile with the brown sugar until a paste forms. Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice and 2 tablespoons of water. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl and stir in the peaches, cilantro and mint.

Serve With

Grilled halibut or shrimp.