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Cucumber Chutney

Cucumber Chutney

A spicy chutney made with fresh cucumber and a kick of scotch bonnet pepper. Perfect for topping doubles or as a condiment for your favorite savory snacks.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Caribbean

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large cucumber preferably seedless
  • 1/2 a large lemon juice only
  • 2 Chadon beni culantro leaves
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic

Method
 

  1. Wash the cucumber and grate it using the large holes on a box grater.
  2. Place the grated cucumber in a strainer or cheesecloth and let it sit while you prepare the other ingredients.
  3. In a blender, combine the juice of 1/2 lemon, 2 chadon beni leaves, 1 scotch bonnet pepper, 1 clove garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Blend until smooth.
  4. Squeeze out any excess liquid from the grated cucumber and transfer it to a mixing bowl.
  5. Pour the blended mixture over the cucumber and stir to combine.
  6. Taste and adjust salt or pepper if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

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