Description
Rhubarb chutney by jamie oliver combines tangy stalks with warm spices for a delightful condiment. Sweet-sour notes complement grilled meats and cheese platters, offering you a zesty homemade preserve perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (946 ml) rhubarb (fresh or frozen, thaw if frozen)
- ¾ cup (150 g) sugar
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup (80 g) red onion, chopped
- ⅓ cup (50 g) golden raisins
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) garlic, finely chopped
- ¾ tsp ginger, powdered
- ½ tsp cumin, powdered
- ½ tsp cinnamon, powdered
- ¼ tsp red chili flakes
- 1/8 to ¼ tsp cloves, powdered
- 1 tsp (5 ml) red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Aromatic Base Preparation: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, blend granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, crushed red chili flakes, and whole cloves to craft a complex flavor foundation.
- Liquid Fusion and Caramelization: Heat the mixture over medium-high temperature, stirring continuously until the liquid reaches a vigorous boil, guaranteeing complete sugar dissolution and flavor infusion.
- Ingredient Integration: Lower the heat, fold in finely chopped rhubarb stalks, thinly sliced red onion, and golden raisins, allowing the ingredients to meld and transform into a harmonious, thick preserve.
- Texture Development: Simmer on medium heat, stirring intermittently, until rhubarb disintegrates and the mixture condenses into a luxurious, jam-like consistency, concentrating the intricate flavor profile.
- Optional Color Enhancement: For visual allure, introduce a few drops of red food coloring to elevate the chutney’s aesthetic appeal.
- Cooling and Preservation: Remove from heat, allowing the chutney to cool completely, enabling flavor maturation and texture stabilization before transferring to sterilized glass containers for refrigerated storage.
Notes
- Spice Balance: Adjust chili flakes and cumin to match your heat tolerance, creating a personalized flavor profile.
- Rhubarb Selection: Choose young, firm stalks with bright color for the most vibrant and tangy chutney texture.
- Consistency Control: Watch mixture closely during simmering to prevent burning, stirring frequently for smooth, glossy results.
- Storage Strategy: Refrigerate in sealed glass jars, where chutney will keep for up to 2 weeks, developing deeper flavors over time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg