*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Pineapple Salsa

Recipe By     : Joe Sweeney (sweeney@asiaonline.net)
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:10
Categories    : Appetizers                       Salads
                Thai

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      cup           fresh pineapple -- diced
     1/2  cup           ripe tomato -- diced
     1/4  cup           coriander leaves -- chopped
     1/2  cup           onion -- chopped
   1      tablespoon    sugar
   3                    chiles -- * see note
   3                    spring onions -- chopped
  10                    mint leaves -- chopped
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
   4      tablespoons   white vinegar

Place pineapple, corriander, onion, chilies into blender. Set on slow and
blend for a few seconds.

Add remaining ingredients and blend for further 10 seconds.

Place mix into glass bowl, cover and chill for 1 day.

When serving, you may garnish with either sping onions or mint.

* use small Thai "rat-poo" chilies, about 1 1/2" in length. Chop
finely before placing in blender.  Do not use canned pineapple, it
will not work.

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NOTES: This fire-filled salsa has become a family favorite. Although
not Thai, it is perfect with Thai food, and its also pretty good with
corn chips!