A modern home-style salads recipe inspired by the pantry and cooking traditions of Guyana, using cumin, cilantro and familiar everyday ingredients.
The Story Behind Tomatoes and Cilantro Salad from Guyana
Tomatoes and Cilantro Salad from Guyana brings together familiar pantry ideas from the broader food culture of Guyana in a format suited to a modern home kitchen.
The recipe uses potatoes, tomatoes and cilantro as recognizable building blocks, with cumin and paprika providing the main aromatic direction.
Pantry and Cooking Technique
The flavor structure combines cumin with lime juice and vegetable oil. These elements create contrast between warmth, freshness and richness without requiring complicated equipment.
Serving Context
The recipe is portioned for a typical shared meal and can be served with potatoes, fresh vegetables or a simple side according to the style of the dish.
Regional Variations and Modern Cooking
Use the recipe as a flexible base. The goal is to preserve a coherent flavor profile while acknowledging the considerable regional diversity found within Guyana.
DifficultyBeginner
Yields4 ServingsUnitsDefaultPrep Time15 minsTotal Time15 mins
500gTomatoes
1Corn
25gCilantro
30mlLime Juice
25mlVegetable Oil
0.50tspCumin
1
Prepare the vegetables and place them in a large bowl
2
Chop the cilantro
3
Whisk lime juice, vegetable oil and cumin
4
Toss the dressing with the vegetables
5
Rest for 10 minutes before serving
Ingredients
500gTomatoes
1Corn
25gCilantro
30mlLime Juice
25mlVegetable Oil
0.50tspCumin
Directions
1
Prepare the vegetables and place them in a large bowl
2
Chop the cilantro
3
Whisk lime juice, vegetable oil and cumin
4
Toss the dressing with the vegetables
5
Rest for 10 minutes before serving
Notes
The Story Behind Tomatoes and Cilantro Salad from Guyana
Tomatoes and Cilantro Salad from Guyana brings together familiar pantry ideas from the broader food culture of Guyana in a format suited to a modern home kitchen.
The recipe uses potatoes, tomatoes and cilantro as recognizable building blocks, with cumin and paprika providing the main aromatic direction.
Pantry and Cooking Technique
The flavor structure combines cumin with lime juice and vegetable oil. These elements create contrast between warmth, freshness and richness without requiring complicated equipment.
Serving Context
The recipe is portioned for a typical shared meal and can be served with potatoes, fresh vegetables or a simple side according to the style of the dish.
Regional Variations and Modern Cooking
Use the recipe as a flexible base. The goal is to preserve a coherent flavor profile while acknowledging the considerable regional diversity found within Guyana.
