Banana Salsa


Recipe By     : Miami Spice by Steven Rraichlen
Serving Size  : 3    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories                          For The Beach
                Fruit                            Hot,Hotter,Hottest
                Mexican

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      large         bananas -- peeled, diced
     1/2  cup           red bell pepper -- diced
     1/2  cup           green bell pepper -- diced
     1/2                scotch bonnet  or 2-3 jalapenos -- seeded,minced
   1      tablespoon    fresh ginger root -- minced
   3                    scallion -- minced
     1/4  cup           cilantro leaves -- chopped
   3      tablespoons   fresh lime juice
   2      tablespoons   brown sugar -- packed
     1/2  teaspoon      cardamom     optional -- ground
   1      tablespoon    olive oil
                        salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl, and gently toss to mix. Correct
seasonings, adding  salt, lime juice, or sugar to taste.
The salsa should be a little sweet and a little sour. Banana salsa tastes
best when served a couple of hours after making.  Refrigerate,covered, until
serving time.

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Serving Ideas : serve with grilled chicken,duck or shrimp

NOTES : ( I am serving it with baked fish)( I left out the cardamom)0
               I also used 1/2 of a hab instead of jalapeno.

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