Tomato ginger jam (cl)

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1smallOnion; finely chopped
1tablespoonPeanut oil
1cloveGarlic; minced
1tablespoonGrated fresh ginger root
4Ripe plum tomatoes; chopped
1tablespoonSugar
1tablespoonRice wine vinegar
2teaspoonsFinely chopped lemongrass
1tablespoonFinely chopped basil
1tablespoonFinely chopped mint
1tablespoonFresh lime juice
1tablespoonFresh lemon juice

Directions

Recipe by: Cooking Live Show #8894 In a large saucepan cook the onion in the peanut oil until well browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger root and cook for another minute. Add the tomato and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 8 to 10 minutes. Add the sugar and vinegar and cook for another 2 minutes. Transfer the tomato mixture to blender or food processor and puree until smooth.

Return pureed mixture to the saucepan and stir in the lemongrass, basil, mint, lime and lemon juices and simmer until thickened. Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled.

Yield: about 1 cup