Tomato Ginger Jam

Name: Tomato Ginger Jam
Ingredients: 1/4 cup minced shallot; 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 1/2 lbs plum tomatoes, peeled,seeded and finely chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup minced shallot
1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 lbs plum tomatoes, peeled,seeded and finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1

Cook shallot, ginger, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring, until shallot is softened, about 5 minutes.
2

Add sugar and cook, stirring, until dissolved.
3

Add tomatoes and simmer over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
4

Cool jam to room temperature, then stir in lime juice and cilantro.
5

Jam can be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.
6

Stir in lime juice and cilantro just before serving.