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Recipe

Persimmon Salsa

serves
prep time: 10
cook time: 240

ingredients

  • 4 small or 3 medium-size firm but ripe Fuyu persimmons, peeled, cut into 0.5 inch cubes (about 1 2/3 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons minced white onion, rinsed, drained
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
  • 2 teaspoons minced seeded serrano chile
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh mint
  • 1 teaspoon minced peeled ginger

directions

Mix persimmons, onion, lime juice, basil, serrano chile, mint, and ginger in small bowl. Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper. (Salsa can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)