Roasted onion and tomato relish

From issue #5.
Photography by Photography by Aaron McLean.

INGREDIENTS

12 medium vine ripened tomatoes
6 small red onions,
75 mls olive oil
1 tablespoon sambal oelek
1 tablespoon caster sugar
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon salt

METHOD

Cut the tomatoes in half and scoop out the seeds. Cut each onion through the root into 8 wedges. Mix together the oil, sambal oelek, sugar, garlic and salt in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes and onions and gently mix together, taking care not to break up the onions. Place the mixture in a baking dish and roast for 30 minutes turning once. Check for seasoning and place in a serving bowl. Serves 6-8

Sambal Oelek: this is a simple chilli paste made from chilli, vinegar and salt. It is readily available at supermarkets and Asian food stores.