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Asian Avocado Salsa

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Asian Avocado Salsa

Asian Avocado Salsa

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Equipment

  • Cutting Board & Knife - Essential for preparing ingredients such as avocados and vegetables.

  • Mixing Bowl - For combining the salsa ingredients thoroughly.

  • Wooden Spoon or Spatula - Useful for mixing without scratching non-stick surfaces.

  • Mortar & Pestle (Optional) - Traditional method for grinding some of the salsa components, though not essential if using a food processor.

  • Food Processor (Optional) - Can be used to quickly chop vegetables and blend ingredients together.

  • Serving Dish - Ideal for presenting the finished salsa in an appealing way.

  • Scoop or Ladle (Optional) - For portioning out the salsa if serving on individual plates.

  • Bowl of Garnishes - Such as chopped cilantrom, lime wedges, and additional avocado for garnishing.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

  • 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)*

  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher

  • salt

  • 1 teaspoon wasabi paste (horseradish paste)*

  • 2 cups coarsely chopped trimmed watercress (leaves and tender stems from 2 medium bunches)

  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced on diagonal (about 1 cup)

  • 1/2 cup 1/3-inch cubes peeled jicama

  • 2 large avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, cut into 1/3-inch cubes

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Stir sesame seeds in dry skillet over medium heat until aromatic and light golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to small bowl to cool.
2

Instruction 2

Whisk next 6 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Add watercress, green onions, and jicama; toss to coat. Gently stir in avocados. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 hour ahead. Cover; chill.
3

Instruction 3

Sprinkle salsa with toasted sesame seeds and serve chilled.
4

Instruction 4

*Available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets and at Japanese markets.
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