Yucatan & Quintana Roo 2011
Merida, Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Progreso, Campeche, Muna, Chetemal, Mahuahual, Xpuha….
In the heart of Merida near the Mercado, is one of my favorite restaurants, La Flor de Santiago.
Steaming cups of cafe au lait, freshly made pastries, huevos, frijoles negros, mango, papaya, pina…all make this a favorite of local residents. Stepping from the morning already warm street into the darkly cool interior of La Flor de Santiago was the perfect start to what turned out to be a perfect day.
Radish Salsa from La Flor de SantiagoThere is always something memorable to eat and this visit was no exception. Along with abundant choices for breakfast there was a really unusual and delicious salsa made with radishes. It was a bit sweet, salty, crunchy with a hint of oranges & limes. I had it with my eggs and went back for more. I keep a little notebook with me when I travel to jot down recipe ideas or recipes that I find and want to try at home. I call my version, “La Flor de Santiago Salsa”.
Ingredients you will need:
12 Radishes, washed and trimmed & diced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Juice from one orange
Juice from one/half lime
1 tsp raw or brown sugar
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
salt & pepper to taste
1. Put orange & lime juice in a mixing bowl. Add diced radishes.
2. Add chopped cilantro, 1 tsp raw sugar & 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, salt & pepper.
3. Stir ingredients together, cover & chill for at least 1 hour before eating.
Serve as a side for grilled or baked fish or chicken, or eat with crispy tortilla chips.
I coated a piece of fresh tuna with herbs de Provence and pan-seared it in a bit of olive oil, adding some fresh mango slices along with my radish salsa.
can’t wait to make that salsa!! love the overhead shots of ingredients 🙂 so glad you finally got a vacation.
Cato, Thanks. This salsa is a great use of radishes. There are not many radish recipes around so I was thrilled to discover this little dish. It is better if made the day before. T
what a wonderful looking place; (great gallery !) I can easily understand the repeat visits.
La Flor de Santiago salsa would be very good on fish!
the lowly radish has been elevated once again
Nancy, I always feel I am in an old movie when I am there. It is so perfect in all ways. Thanks.
next time i have to come, just kidding
what a delicious looking salsa
muy bueno, amiga!
si, si senorita. Muy Bueno salsa con mis amigos.
Beautiful pictures!
Very nice photos and… thanks for the recipe.
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