Tomato and Chilli Relish

, from Issue #52. September, 2015
Photography by Aaron McLean.
Tomato and Chilli Relish

This relish goes with just about everything and is another regular condiment on our summer table. Serve it with grilled meats and fish; cheese such as goat’s curd, haloumi and feta; ham, sausages and eggs…the list is endless.

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 red capsicum, seeded and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 small cinnamon stick
1 whole star anise
1 cup caster sugar
½ cup cider or white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
500 grams ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
3 long red chillis, roughly chopped (keep the seeds in for a hotter relish)

METHOD

Serve with Steak and Rocket Sandwiches.

Heat the oil in a large saucepan and cook the onion, capsicum, garlic, salt, ginger, cinnamon stick and star anise for 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Add the sugar and cook for 1 minute then add all the remaining ingredients.

Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally until reduced and very thick and shiny.

Tip into a sterilized jar and seal. When cool, store in the refrigerator. Makes about 2 cups