
Salads & starters
Sarna (Bolivian tomato and onion salad)
A fresh, crunchy salad of tomatoes, onions and chilies, seasoned with lemon and oil. It goes with grilled meats, soups and corn dishes all over Bolivia.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Wash the tomatoes, remove the seeds and cut them into small, even dice.
- Thinly slice the red onion and rinse it under cold water for a minute to soften its bite, then drain it.
- Deseed the chili and cut it into thin strips or small dice.
- Roughly chop the coriander, keeping a few nice leaves for garnish.
- In a bowl, mix the tomatoes, onion, chili and coriander.
- Add the lime juice, oil, salt, pepper and cumin, then toss gently.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes at room temperature so the flavours blend, then adjust the seasoning before serving.
Variations and tips
Mint version. Replace the coriander with a few fresh mint leaves for a fresher note.
Using what's available. If green chili is hard to find, use a green pepper pickled with a pinch of chili powder.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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