Serviceberry salsa with cilantro berries (green coriander)
Serviceberry and cilantro berry salsa is a unique seasonal salsa recipe featuring native serviceberries and immature green coriander seeds. An out-of-this-world flavor combination!
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh ripe serviceberries, crushed/mashed
- 3/4 tbsp cilantro berries/green coriander, ground in mortar and pestle with pinch of salt
- 1 tsp dark brown sugar (optional but helps)
- fresh juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 garlic clove, finely diced
- 1 tbsp green onions, finely diced
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Mash serviceberries in bowl with large fork or other kitchen implement. Add cilantro berries and a pinch of salt to mortar and pestle and grind. Transfer to bowl with smashed serviceberries. Add all other ingredients, mix well, and taste. Add salt as-needed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to one day before serving.
- Serve as a dip with tortilla chips or use as a topping on fish, chicken, pork, or vegetarian alternatives like tempeh.