Fig Relish

Name: Fig Relish
Ingredients: 1/2 pound ripe fresh figs; 1 tablespoon minced drained capers; Zest of 1 lemon, minced; Juice of 1 lemon; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (optional)

8 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1/2 pound ripe fresh figs
1 tablespoon minced drained capers
Zest of 1 lemon, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (optional)

Directions

1

Gently rinse and stem the figs; chop them into about 1/4-inch pieces, being sure to catch all of their juices.
2

Toss in a bowl with the capers, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
3

Just before serving (you can wait up to 2 hours), add the herbs, then taste and adjust the seasonings.
4

Add a tiny amount (1/4 teaspoon or so) of minced garlic.
5

Alternatively, crush a garlic clove and let it sit in the mixture for a few minutes, then fish it out just before serving.
6

Add 1 teaspoon or more minced shallot.
7

Add a couple tablespoons chopped olives or anchovies.
8

Substitute lime zest and juice or mild vinegar for the lemon.
9

Change the herbs; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or rosemary in place of the basil makes the relish considerably more pungent