Daqoos

Ingredients

For 4 servings

• •2 medium tomatoes (about 9 ounces; 255 g total), finely chopped
• •1 serrano pepper (about 15 g), stemmed and finely chopped (see notes)
• •2 c. à soupe (about 9 g) finely chopped cilantro
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •3 /4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or same weight
• •1 /2 teaspoon ground cumin
• •1 /4 teaspoon ground coriander
• •1 /8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• •2 c. à soupe (30 ml) fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
• •1 /4 teaspoon (1 1/4 ml) white vinegar

Method

1. 1.In a small saucepan, combine tomatoes, serrano, cilantro, garlic, salt, cumin, coriander, and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld, about 5 minutes.
2. 2.Off heat, stir in lemon juice and vinegar; set aside and allow to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container.