Category «Preserves & Jams»

Home Made Simmer Sauce

2 garlic cloves chopped finely 4 shallots chopped finely 2 yellow peppers chopped finely 1 green pepper chopped finely oregano to taste 1 teas black pepper 1 teas salt 1 teas rosemary olive oil

Strawberries are cheap at the moment

Strawberry season is upon us again. It is time to make some strawberry jam. I have made it chunky this time giving a real hit of the fruit. Just beautiful on scones or toast. https://mymumsaid.com.au/wp-admin/post.php?post=1892&action=edit

Persian Carrot Jam (Moraga-ye Havji)

800gm grated carrot 8 cardamom pods (slightly crushed to open) 500ml water 500gm caster sugar 2 limes 1 lemon pinch of saffron 1 tab rosewater Place carrots, Cardamom & water in large pan and bring to a boil, them simmer for 5 minutes with lid ON Add sugar and saffron, stir until sugar is dissolved …

Tomato & Pepper Relish

1kg ripe tomatoes skinned and chopped 1kg red peppers cored seeded and sliced lengthways 500gm onions chopped 2 red chillies seeded and chopped finely 2 cups red wine vinegar 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup mustard seeds 2 tabs celery seeds 2 tabs paprika 2 teas salt 2 teas pepper What to do Place all …

Chilli Oil

Chilli Mix 1/4 cup chilli flakes 1 tab ground chilli 1/2 teas salt 2 tabs sesame seeds toasted 1 tsp soy sauce Oil 1 cup cooking oil 1 teas peppercorn 1 teas fennel seeds 1 star anise 1 cinnamon stick 2 bay leaves 1 black cardamom 3 slices ginger 2 green onions Mix all of …

Pickled White Onions

Got too many onions ? Always keep a jar or two of this in the fridge at the ready. Is great for Burgers, Hot Dogs and many others. Enjoy ! 4 white onions 1 cup sugar 2 cups white wine vinegar 1 cup water 2 jars 1. Peel and slice the onion. 2. Add the …