Strawberry Relish

Recipe by Educational Chef Mercedes Melendez 
Demonstrated at Decatur Farmers Market on April 25, 2018

Ingredients

• Market:
  • Strawberries from Jody’s Strawberries ($3.50)
  • Mint ($1.00)
  • Cilantro ($2.00)
  • Radish Flowers ($2.00)
  • Strawberries from Watsonia Farms ($14.00)
  • Green Onions from Snapfinger Farms ($3.00)
  • Radishes from Local lands ($3.00)
• Pantry:
  • 1/4 cup Vinegar
  • 5 Cubes Crystallized Ginger

 Directions

1. Chop 1bunch of radishes and place in a large bowl. Cover radishes with 1/4 cup vinegar and allow to sit while chopping remaining ingredients.
2. Chop 3 small tomatoes, 5 cubes crystallized ginger, 1/2 bunch green onions, and a small handful each of mint and cilantro. Mix the ingredients and set aside.
3. Chop 2 quarts of strawberries to add to the mix and combine.
4. Garnish with radish flowers and serve with dipper of choice (tortilla chips, crackers, etc.) or as a relish on an entree.

Educational chef demonstrations made possible by Piedmont Healthcare and Les Dames d’Escoffier Atlanta.