Lasary Legioma is a tomato relish from Madagascar that is similar to the pico de gallo in Mexican cuisine. Enjoy as a pre-dinner snack with cheese and grilled bread, or as an accompaniment to fish for dinner.
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The bright, tart flavors of tomato, ginger, coriander, lime juice, and spring onion come together in this easy-to-prepare and colorful fresh relish from Madagascar called Lasary Legioma. It’s the perfect recipe for the peak of tomato season, when summer’s favorite fruit is at its best.
How to Use Lasary Legioma (Tomato Relish).
It is similar in texture to pico de gallo or bruschetta and can be used as such. I like to put a bowl of this on the table for guests with some root vegetable chips for a pre-dinner snack.
Here are some additional serving suggestions:
- Serve with soft cheese and grilled bread or crackers
- As an accompaniment to fish for dinner
- Pair it with grilled shrimp
- Having an omelette for breakfast
- Add it to a grain bowl
- Toss it in a salad
- Serve it on a sandwich
Quality matters
Since there are so few ingredients here, make sure they are of the highest quality. You can use any tomato you like (a combination of colors is nice), just make sure they’re very ripe and juicy. Don’t bother removing the seeds. You want the whole tomato to be diced with all of its flavors and textures.
How to store Lasary Legiom
This relish will keep covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving. You might want to spice up the dish again.
A little bit about Madagascar
Madagascar is one of the 5 largest islands in the world and home to 25 million people. It lies off the coast of Mozambique and is considered one of the most biodiverse regions on earth – more than 90 percent of the species found there are found nowhere else. It is also the world’s largest supplier of vanilla.
About “In BiBi’s kitchen
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Learning about each country and some of the women behind the recipes provides context to the delicious food on your table. It’s the perfect book for someone who wants more than just a recipe.
Lasary Legioma (Tomato Relish) Recipe from “In Bibi’s Kitchen”
Recipe reprinted courtesy of In Bibi’s Kitchen by Hawa Hassan featuring Julia Turshen, Copyright © 2020. Published by Ten Speed Press, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC.
ingredients
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3 big tomatoesfinely diced
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6 spring onionsTrimmed ends, thinly sliced
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3 tablespoon Freshly squeezed lime juice
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1 teaspoon chopped Ginger
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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Small handful of coriander leaves (or Parsely), hacked
method
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Combine ingredients:
In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, spring onions, lime juice, ginger, salt and cilantro. Stir to combine.
Let sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes and up to 2 hours before serving to allow all the flavors to marinate together.
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How to store leftovers:
Leftovers can be stored in a container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days (bring to room temperature and taste again before serving).
| nutritional information (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 24 | calories |
| 0g | Fat |
| 5g | carbohydrates |
| 1g | protein |
