Tomato And Chilli Jam

Tomato And Chilli Jam
  • Author: BBC Food

This spicy and sweet tomato jam is a flavor-packed condiment that will elevate any dish. With a blend of canned tomatoes, fresh red chillies, aromatic ginger, and fragrant cardamom, this jam achieves the perfect balance of heat and sweetness. It's a versatile spread that adds a delightful kick to sandwiches, cheese boards, or grilled meats.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 x 400g/14oz can plum tomatoes
  • 4 red chillies, chopped
  • 4 garlic
  • 7cm/3in piece fresh ginger
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 120ml/4fl oz red wine vinegar
  • 375g/13oz soft light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cardamom
  • 70g/2½oz raisins
  • 400g/14oz fresh tomatoes, chopped

Instructions

  • Place the canned tomatoes, chilli, garlic, ginger and fish sauce into a food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Place the tomato sauce into a non-reactive pan over a medium heat and add the vinegar, sugar, cardamom pods and raisins. Bring to the boil then add the chopped fresh tomatoes. Reduce the heat and simmer for 45-55 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to a chutney or jam-like consistency.
  • Transfer to sterilised jars and seal until ready to use. The jam should keep for 2-3 weeks in the fridge.

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Cook Time

2H

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

1-2 jars