Christmas Relish Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 168 hours and 20 minutes
🥘 Yield: 2 cups relish
🎄 Category: Vegetable
🔑 Keywords: Winter, Christmas
Description:
This delightful Christmas Relish is aptly named for its harmonious pairing with roasted meats, making it an ideal accompaniment for your festive spread, particularly when served cold the following day, adding a vibrant touch to your lunch platter.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups boiling water
- 2 tablespoons tamarind pulp
- 250g carrots
- 250g red cabbage
- 150g ginger
- 4 teaspoons sea salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 hot chili peppers
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 150ml rice vinegar
- 150ml water
Instructions:
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Prepare Tamarind Water:
- Begin by pouring the boiling water over the tamarind pulp in a bowl.
- Allow it to sit for a few minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse.
- Next, strain the mixture through a fine sieve, discarding the pulp, and retaining the tamarind water, which will form the base of your relish.
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Marinate Vegetables:
- In a separate large bowl, combine the carrots, red cabbage, and ginger.
- Sprinkle half of the sea salt over the vegetables, then pour in the tamarind water.
- Allow the mixture to marinate overnight, allowing the flavors to meld and develop.
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Prepare the Relish:
- The following day, drain off the excess liquid from the marinated vegetables.
- To the drained vegetables, add the sugar, finely chopped hot chili peppers, remaining sea salt, fish sauce, rice vinegar, and fresh water.
- Thoroughly mix all the ingredients until well combined, ensuring the flavors are evenly distributed throughout the relish.
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Storage:
- Transfer the prepared relish into an airtight jar, ensuring it is tightly sealed.
- Store the jar in the refrigerator for up to a week to preserve its freshness.
- Remember to turn the jar over once a day to redistribute the flavors and ensure optimum taste.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 419.2
- Fat: 5.2g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 5521.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 90.9g
- Fiber: 17.5g
- Sugar: 25.6g
- Protein: 11.7g
Indulge in the festive spirit with this tantalizing Christmas Relish, boasting a medley of flavors that perfectly complement your holiday feasts. Whether adorning a platter of succulent meats or enhancing a simple sandwich, this relish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser, spreading joy with every bite.
