Papaya-tomatillo Relishrelishes, sauces 1 tablespoon salad oil 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 lb tomatillos, finely chopped 1 small papaya cut 1/4 inch chunks 1/3 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup dried currants Sweet papayas and tart tomatillos combine in this unique fruit relish. Serve hot or cold with lamb, pork, hamburgers, stews, curries. Heat oil in a wide frying pan over medium heat. Add onion, cinnamon and cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring often, until onion is soft - about 7 min. Add tomatillos, papaya, vinegar, sugar and currants. Bring to a boil over high heat; then boil uncovered stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated. Pack into hot half-pint containers or into a refrigerator container. Cover tightly. Makes about 2 half-pints. Storage time up to 3 weeks in refrigerator. 1/4 cup serving 81 calories 1 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates, 2 g total fat, 3 mg sodium. Source: Sunset Home Canning 3rd ed. 1993 Shared but not tested by Elizabeth Rodier Sept 93 |
