Tomato Ginger Jam

Name: Tomato Ginger Jam
Ingredients: 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot; 4 ripe plum tomatoes, chopped; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons finely chopped lemongrass; 1 tablespoon finely chopped basil; 1 tablespoon finely chopped mint; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

12 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
4 ripe plum tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons finely chopped lemongrass
1 tablespoon finely chopped basil
1 tablespoon finely chopped mint
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

1

In a large saucepan cook the onion in the peanut oil until well browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
2

Add the garlic and gingerroot and cook for another minute.
3

Add the tomato and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 8 to 10 minutes.
4

Add the sugar and vinegar and cook for another 2 minutes.
5

Transfer the tomato mixture to blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
6

Return pureed mixture to the saucepan and stir in the lemongrass, basil, mint, lime and lemon juices and simmer until thickened.
7

Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled.