Cucumber Chutney

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

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash the cucumber and grate it using the large holes on a box grater.

2. 2

   Place the grated cucumber in a strainer or cheesecloth and let it sit while you prepare the other ingredients.

3. 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. 4

   Squeeze out any excess liquid from the grated cucumber and transfer it to a mixing bowl.

5. 5

   Pour the blended mixture over the cucumber and stir to combine.

6. 6

   Taste and adjust salt or pepper if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate.