Equipment
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 160 g jicama, peeled and finely diced into 3mm brunoise
- 160 g zucchini, cored, seeds removed, finely diced into 3mm brunoise
- 100 g carrots, peeled and finely diced into 3mm brunoise
- 60 g red onion, finely minced
Chipotle Adobo Marinade
- 30 g chipotle peppers in adobo, finely minced
- 15 ml adobo sauce, extracted from the canned chipotles
- 45 ml fresh lime juice
- 30 ml apple cider vinegar
- 10 g agave nectar
- 5 g kosher salt
- 1 g dried mexican oregano, crushed
Nutrition (per serving)
Method
Prepare the jicama, zucchini, carrots, and red onion. For the best relish texture, ensure all vegetables are diced into uniform 3mm cubes. Discard the spongy, seed-filled core of the zucchini before dicing. Transfer the prepared vegetables to a large mixing bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, agave nectar, kosher salt, and crushed Mexican oregano until the salt dissolves and the mixture is well combined.
Pour the chipotle adobo marinade over the diced vegetables. Toss thoroughly to ensure every vegetable piece is evenly coated with the spicy dressing.
Transfer the relish to an airtight glass jar or container. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the acidity to lightly pickle the vegetables and the flavors to fully meld.
Chef's Notes
- For the best texture, utilize a strict brunoise cut (3mm cubes) so the relish acts as a cohesive condiment rather than a chunky salad.
- Adjust the heat by altering the ratio of chipotle peppers to adobo sauce; the sauce provides deep smoky flavor with less aggressive heat than the peppers themselves.
- Removing the spongy, seed-filled core of the zucchini is crucial. It prevents the relish from weeping excess water into the marinade as it sits in the refrigerator.
- Using glass containers for storage is recommended, as the adobo sauce and chipotle peppers can permanently stain plastic containers.
Storage
Refrigerator: 5 days — Store in an airtight glass container. Zucchini will soften over time.
