Ingredients

¼cuptequila

½cupdried currants

2chayotes,(1 pound total)

4cupscherry tomatoes

1medium red onion

3clovesgarlic

3jalapenos

½cupcilantro,coarsely chopped

salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation

In a small saucepan, bring the tequila to a simmer. Remove from the heat, add the currants and let soak for 10 minutes; drain.

In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, blanch the chayotes for 1 minute; drain and let cool.

In a medium bowl, toss the chayote, tequila-soaked currants, tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeños, and cilantro.

Season the salsa liberally with salt and pepper and serve.