Chili Peanut (and Carrot) Relish
What an accronym – CPR – does that get you into action mode or what? CPR now refers to Chili Peanut Relish. A mega, flavor packed relish.
I made a later variation of chicken with this, much like an Indian chimichurri chicken, believe me when I tell you, this was good.
The Story of Chili Peanut Relish
Ironically enough, I first chanced up this relish when I had leftovers from a class. Cilantro and chilies were a given the peanuts and carrots, well they are always around on short notice and who knew that collectively they would form a relish that is now my signature relish.
Pantry staples, a few minutes of blitzing in a food processor and you have something that looks super authentic and tastes ever so good! What is not to like. Over the years this has become what I call my signature relish and not surprisingly it is out there on many a occasion, I realize it just might be a tad late for game day, but the good news is that it is versatile enough for any day and any season. Other than as a condiment, I love to use it over fish simple and spicy it pairs perfectly with any kind of mild fish.
Another fun and easy relish to pull together includes is an onion relish.
For a relish on the sweeter side would be this apple, mint and cranberry relish.
A simple, nutty and lightly spiced relish that is great over grilled meats, fish or even an Indian Style crostini.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup raw peanuts (shelled)
- 4 green finger chillies
- 1 small carrot, peeled
- 3-4 tablespoons cilantro, coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 lime
Instructions
- Dry roast the peanuts on a skillet for 2-4 minutes, until fragrant and beginning to turn gently aromatic and gently golden brown at edges.
- Place in the bowl of a food processor.
- Remove the tops of the chilies and place in the same container.
- Coarsely chop the carrot and place in the food processor with the salt and blend until the mixture is coarsely blended, I pulse this once for about 30 seconds, scrape down the sides and repeat.
- Remove and place in a mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle the salt and squeeze in the lime juice and blitz again.