Avocado and Cherry Tomato Pickled Relish
Avocado and Cherry Tomato Pickled Relish
How to Enjoy Avocados Deliciously: Making Pickled Avocado and Cherry Tomatoes
Here’s a recipe for a healthy and delicious pickled relish using avocados and cherry tomatoes, inspired by Dr. Kim So-hyung, a doctor of Korean medicine. It’s incredibly easy to make and packed with health benefits. Enjoy it as a fantastic meal starter by topping warm rice with a few spoonfuls of this relish and a drizzle of soy sauce dressing – it’s a delightful and nourishing dish!
Main Ingredients- 3 ripe avocados
- 20 cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 lemon
- 1 onion
- 2 Korean chili peppers (cheongyang peppers)
- 1/2 green onion
- 1 piece of fresh ginger (thumb-sized)
Soy Sauce Dressing- 1 Tbsp wasabi (horseradish)
- 6 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp wasabi (horseradish)
- 6 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all the necessary ingredients. Wash and get ready the avocados, lemon, green onion, cherry tomatoes, onion, and a piece of ginger.
Step 2
Cut the 3 ripe avocados in half, remove the pits, and peel them. Using avocados that peel easily will result in a tastier relish.
Step 3
Dice the avocados into bite-sized pieces (about 2cm cubes). Finely chop the onion and thinly slice the green onion. You can leave the cherry tomatoes whole or halve them after removing the stems. Peel and finely mince the ginger for added aroma. Remove the seeds from the Korean chili peppers and finely chop them to adjust the spiciness.
Step 4
Layer the diced avocados, chopped onion, sliced green onion, cherry tomatoes, chopped chili peppers, and minced ginger into a clean, airtight container. Arranging them in layers helps the dressing penetrate evenly.
Step 5
Adding plenty of cherry tomatoes at this stage will enhance the relish’s tanginess and make it even more delicious when eaten together later.
Step 6
Now, let’s make the delicious soy sauce dressing. In a bowl, combine 6 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp vinegar, 2 Tbsp sugar, and 1 Tbsp sesame oil. Stir well. Add a pinch of black pepper for extra flavor.
Step 7
Finally, add 1 Tbsp of wasabi (horseradish) and mix until all the dressing ingredients are well combined. The pungent kick of wasabi cuts through richness and adds a refreshing note.
Step 8
Pour the prepared soy sauce dressing evenly over the ingredients in the airtight container. Ensure the dressing covers all the ingredients.
Step 9
Close the lid of the airtight container and let it marinate in the refrigerator for one to two days. Once marinated, this Avocado and Cherry Tomato Relish can be served over warm rice, mixed with the soy sauce dressing for a wonderful, healthy meal.
Step 10
The combination of the lemon’s freshness, the avocado’s creaminess, and the cherry tomatoes’ sweetness creates a dish that is not only delicious but also incredibly healthy. It’s a versatile condiment perfect as a side dish or a salad topping.
