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Spicy asian tomato relish

This base recipe can be adapted in any number of ways - leave out the chilli, throw in basil instead of miso, chuck in curry powder for an indian theme, use some lemongrass and coconut milk for a thai styled relish, etc etc. This also makes a great base for baked dishes like ratatouille or lasagna.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Fusion
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • oil, for frying
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 red chilli, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cm fresh ginger, mashed
  • 2 tbsp miso
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 3-4 very ripe tomatoes, diced.
  • A splash Balsamic vinegar (optional) Use if you are using not-quite-ripe tomatoes

Instructions

  • Fry the onion, garlic, chilli and ginger until the onion is soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the miso and tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes start breaking down and thickening - about 15 minutes. If your tomatoes aren't super ripe and need a little help, add a splash of balsamic and an extra teaspoon of sugar.
  • This recipe can be adapted a million ways - you can add white wine, herbs, spices, thicken with cornstarch, dilute with coconut milk, the sky's the limit. 
    Delicious just like that on pasta with some grated parmesan.