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Modje (Onion & Tomato Relish)

Name: Modje (Onion & Tomato Relish)
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Cabo Verde
Ingredients: 1 Onion; 1 Tomato; A little Parsley; 2 tbsp Vinegar; 2 tbsp Olive oil; A pinch Chili powder

Side Dish

⏱ 15 min

👥 Serves 2

Difficulty ⭐

Chopped onion and tomato — the essential bright, tangy relish for grilled fish.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

An all-purpose condiment served alongside grilled fish or meat, where the tang of onion, tomato, and vinegar cuts through the richness for a refreshing bite. Kept ready-made in the fridge, it adds color and flavor to the table.

🌆 Where it's eaten: Fish freshly grilled over charcoal, topped generously with modje — the classic way to eat it at seaside eateries.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 2)

Onion 1
Tomato 1
Parsley A little
Vinegar 2 tbsp
Olive oil 2 tbsp
Chili powder A pinch

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Thinly slice the onion and tomato.
Combine the onion, tomato, and chopped parsley in a bowl.
Drizzle with vinegar and olive oil and toss.
Sprinkle with chili powder if desired, and chill briefly in the refrigerator before serving with grilled fish.

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