Spicy Tomato Relish Recipe

Name: Spicy Tomato Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar; 2 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 1/4 pounds ripe plum tomatoespeeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch dice; 12 scallions, white and tender green, thinly sliced diagonally; 5 serrano chiles, stemmed and quartered lengthwise (with seeds); One 1 1/2-inch piece of fresh ginger, finely julienned; 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon black or yellow mustard seeds; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 2 teaspoons cracked black peppercorns; 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/4 pounds ripe plum tomatoespeeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch dice
12 scallions, white and tender green, thinly sliced diagonally
5 serrano chiles, stemmed and quartered lengthwise (with seeds)
One 1 1/2-inch piece of fresh ginger, finely julienned
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon black or yellow mustard seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
2 teaspoons cracked black peppercorns
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 cup olive oil

1
In a nonreactive saucepan, heat the vinegar, sugar and salt, stirring constantly just until dissolved.
2
Remove from the heat.
3
In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, scallions and serranos.
4
On a plate, arrange the ginger, garlic, mustard seeds, cumin, peppercorns, crushed red pepper and turmeric.
5
In a medium saucepan, heat the oil until almost smoking.
6
Add the garlic, ginger and spices all at once and stir over moderate heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
7
Remove from the heat and add the vinegar mixture.
8
Add the dressing to the tomatoes and scallions and let cool.
9
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 4 days.

463

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar, 2 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 1/4 pounds ripe plum tomatoespeeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Spicy Tomato Relish falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spicy Tomato Relish

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Variations & substitutions

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