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APRICOT AND RAISIN BLATJANG



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This is something absolutely wonderful. It's kind of a fruit relish that combines a exciting variety of taste sensations; sweet, hot, fruity, and tangy. Serve this fantastic blatjang with kebabs or curries. I like canning this and always have a jar handy, thus the large measurements.

Provided by Potatoes Browning

Categories     Fruit

Time P1DT25m

Yield 1-2 quarts, 12-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb raisins
1/4 lb dried apricot
3 quarts vinegar
4 onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh red chile, seeds and stems removed, chopped (i use serranos)
1/2 lb brown sugar
1/4 cup grated gingerroot
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons coriander seeds, freshly ground
2 tablespoons mustard seeds, freshly ground

Steps:

  • Add raisins and apricots to vinegar. Soak overnight.
  • Pour into a pot and add the rest of the ingredients.
  • Bring this to a slow boil and stir it constantly until it gets thick enough to drip off the spoon.
  • You can ladle into sterilized jars while hot and seal. It'll last a while.
  • Serve at room temperature. Refrigerate after opening or remaining quantities.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.4, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 598.9, Carbohydrate 45.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 36.6, Protein 2

APRICOT BLATJANG



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Blatjang, pronounced blud-young, is a condiment traditionally served with bobotie and other meat dishes. It is a cross between fruit chutney and jam

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Buffet, Condiment, Dinner, Side dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

250g pack ready-to-eat dried apricot
1 red onion , quartered
½ tsp dried crushed chilli
2 garlic cloves
50ml white malt vinegar
1 heaped tbsp light muscovado sugar

Steps:

  • Put the apricots in a bowl and pour over 600ml boiling water.
  • Leave for 30 mins to soak and cool.
  • Tip the apricots and their soaking liquid into a food processor with all the remaining ingredients, then blitz until smooth. Tip into a saucepan, then cover and simmer for 20-25 mins until thick and pulpy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 20 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.02 milligram of sodium

BLATJANG



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This recipe originally accompanied bobotie. Before we learned to make our own chutney from ingredients as diverse as apricots, dates, quinces and raisins, blatjang was imported from Java, made from sun-dried prawns and shrimps, which were pounded with a wooden pestle and mortar; and shaped into masses resembling large cheeses. Blatjang is the pride of Cape Malay-cuisine, and the recipe is one of the oldest around. The name comes from one of the constituents of the Javanese sambal blachang. Early food writer; C Louis Leipoldt, described it as 'bitingly spicy, pungently aromatic, moderately smooth and a very intimately mixed association of ingredients.' There is nothing quite like blatjang to add zest to curries or braaied meat. Adjust the amount of chilli to suit your preference. Blatjang may be stored for up to a year; but refrigerate once the bottle has been opened.

Provided by Lannice Snyman

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Garlic     Onion     Side     Marinate     Christmas     Vinegar     Raisin     Apricot     Almond     Spice     Winter     Edible Gift     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 2,5 litres (about 2.5 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 12

250 g (8 ounces) dried apricots, chopped
250 g (8 ounces) seedless raisins
3 litres (12 cups) grape (wine or cider) vinegar
4 large onions, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
500 g (1 pound) brown sugar
200 g (6 1/2 ounces) flaked almonds
30 ml (2 tablespoons) salt
45 ml (3 tablespoons) ground ginger
30 ml (2 tablespoons) ground coriander
30 ml (2 tablespoons) mustard seeds
10 ml (2 teaspoons) chilli powder

Steps:

  • Combine the apricots, raisins and vinegar in a 5-litre (5-quart) saucepan. Soak overnight to plump the fruit. Alternatively, if time is tight, simply cover, bring to the boil and set aside for about 2 hours.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, and cook uncovered over medium heat, stirring occasionally at first, then constantly towards the end of the cooking time, until the chutney has reduced to about one-third, and is beautifully thick. It should take 1 1/2-2 hours. To know when it is ready for bottling, test the consistency by putting a little in the freezer to cool. Pour into hot, sterilized jars, seal and store in a cool, dark cupboard.

APRICOT AND RAISIN BLATJANG



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South African inspired chutney to go with Bobotie.

Provided by mandylou

Time 1h50m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

250g Dried Apricots
3 handfuls of dried raisins
600 ml boiling water
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Turmeric
1 large onion chopped
1 large garlic clove crushed or finely chopped
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground ginger
Pinch of Salt
1 small red chilli (from a jar is ideal) finely chopped
100 ml white wine vinegar
100g golden caster sugar

Steps:

  • Soak the apricots in 600ml of boiling water for 30 mins. Meanwhile, gently cook the onion in the olive oil for around 5 mins until starting to soften. Add the ground coriander and ground ginger and ensure the onion is nicely coated with the spices.
  • Add the garlic and the chilli and cook for 2 mins. Meanwhile drain the water from the apricots but retain the liquid. Chop each apricot into 4 quarters; add to the onion and spice mixture along with the raisins and the turmeric. Stir to give everything a good coating of the spices. Add the retained apricot water.
  • Cover and simmer for around 30 mins then add the sugar and white wine vinegar along with the salt, stir well, then simmer, uncovered for around 45 mins to one hour until it most of the liquid has evaporated and it has a sticky but not too liquid texture.
  • Cool - Makes one large jar of chutney.

BLATJANG



Blatjang image

The accompaniment for Bobotie. Sourced from Gourment Magazine Blatjang is the pride of Cape Malay-cuisine, and the recipe is one of the oldest around. The name comes from one of the constituents of the Javanese sambal blachang. Blatjang may be stored for up to a year; but refrigerate once the bottle has been opened.

Provided by Coasty

Categories     Chutneys

Time 2h10m

Yield 2 1/2 litres

Number Of Ingredients 12

250 g dried apricots, chopped
250 g raisins, seedless
3 liters vinegar, cider
4 large onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
500 g brown sugar
200 g almonds, flaked
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
3 tablespoons ground ginger
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
3 teaspoons chili powder

Steps:

  • Combine the apricots, raisins and vinegar in a 5-litre (5-quart) saucepan. Soak overnight to plump the fruit. Alternatively, if time is tight, simply cover, bring to the boil and set aside for about 2 hours.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, and cook uncovered over medium heat, stirring occasionally at first, then constantly towards the end of the cooking time, until the chutney has reduced to about one-third, and is beautifully thick.
  • It should take 1 1/2-2 hours. To know when it is ready for bottling, test the consistency by putting a little in the freezer to cool.
  • Pour into hot, sterilized jars, seal and store in a cool, dark cupboard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2230.2, Fat 51.9, SaturatedFat 4.2, Sodium 4662.6, Carbohydrate 391.6, Fiber 29.5, Sugar 322.6, Protein 31.6

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