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Fresh Pomegranate Relish T ired of the same old cranberry sauce for your holiday dinner? Pomegranates are in season, giving you loads of healthy nutrients, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, potassium, folate plus the all-important fiber and even a bit of protein. The trick is cutting into the pomegranate to reach the seeds without squirting the red juice (which can stain) all over. Check YouTube to watch a video on how to cut the fruit open — with ease. Liz and Kelvin Jacobs, owners of Wild Fish restaurant in Pacific Grove, tell you who caught the Liz and Kelvin Jacobs fish before you order. Natives of England, a food writer and a chef, they owned an inn and restaurant in Devon before moving to the Mendocino coast and opening their first Wild Fish there. Fans of the Monterey Jazz Festival, they opened in Pacific Grove in 2018, and offer live jazz on Fridays and delivery, takeout and seating outdoors. This recipe, shared at a November media tour, highlights local suppliers Minazzoli Ranch (pomegranates), Alberto’s Farm (cilantro and jalapeno) and Rancho Grande (lemons). ••• Ingredients 1 to 2 pomegranates, arils removed (2 cups)
1 cup coarsely chopped cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, plus more for serving 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling ½ teaspoon kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon (15 g) finely chopped jalapeno 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon honey Directions To make the fresh pomegranate relish: Mix the jalapeno, honey, salt, and lemon juice in a small bowl and allow to marinate for about 5 minutes. Stir in oil, then add the pomegranate seeds, and chopped cilantro. Serve the pomegranate relish immediately or refrigerate until serving. Allow to sit at room temperature before serving, so the oil won’t set. Enjoy! n
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