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Copycat El Chico Mexican Restaurant Relish

Copycat El Chico Mexican Restaurant Relish

Cuisine:Mexican

Course:Side Dish

15m prep 0s cook 0h ready

A copycat version of El Chico Mexican Restaurant's pickled vegetable relish, made with carrots, onions, and jalapenos marinated in vinegar and spices. It's a tangy, spicy condiment perfect for topping tacos, nachos, or any Mexican dish.

Ingredients

Servings:
  • 4 cups carrots, sliced
  • 2 cups onion, cubed
  • 1 16 oz. can Jalapenos, sliced
  • 4 oz. vinegar
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Oregano leaf
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    Measure and place carrots in container.

  2. Step 2.

    Measure cubed onions and place in container with carrots.

  3. Step 3.

    Add the Jalapenos, including juice, to the carrots and onions.

  4. Step 4.

    Add the vinegar, water, salt, oregano and garlic to the other ingredients and mix well.

  5. Step 5.

    Cover container and place in refrigerator for a minimum of 24 hours.

  6. Step 6.

    Before serving, stir all ingredients thoroughly. *Remember, relish must be allowed to marinate for a MINIMUM of 24 hours.

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