Sweet, savoury and crunchy this watermelon salsa is a perfect accompaniment
to any grilled meat or chicken.
It reminds me of a hot Sydney summer and I
love to eat it chilled. I think it goes especially well with my Chicken Tabaka, the sweetness and
crunchiness of the watermelon enhances the crispiness of the chicken skin and the aroma of basil highlights
the flavours of the meat.
To
make a salsa you need:
600 gm watermelon flesh
Half a cup of tightly packed basil leaves
½ of a red chili, seeds removed
1 small red onion finely chopped
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Cut the watermelon into pieces of similar
thickness and then slice them into thin long strips. Holding it all together, turn the whole lot
around by 90 degrees and again slice into thin strips. You will end up with a very evenly, finely
sliced little cubes of watermelon which is what salsa is all about.
Add finely chopped red onion, chilies and
torn basil leaves, pour in the extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Mix the salsa gently and give it a
taste. The saltiness should be in
perfect balance with the sweetness, you should also taste some salt and the
aroma of the basil leaves. Adjust the
seasoning to your liking and serve as an accompaniment to “Chicken Tabaka” or
other grilled meat.
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