Tomato Ginger Jam Recipe
- 1/4 cup minced shallot
- 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
- Cook shallot, ginger, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring, until shallot is softened, about 5 minutes. Add sugar and cook, stirring, until dissolved. Add tomatoes and simmer over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Cool jam to room temperature, then stir in lime juice and cilantro.
