Vietnamese Peach Relish

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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

  1. 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.

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