Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Autumn Equinox Chutney


VeganMofo Day 23: Autumn Equinox eats.

I wasn't planning to post today, but then I looked out at the green tomatoes in the garden and thought 'what better way to welcome in autumn than by cooking up some of them?'

Usually when I make a chutney, I have a little taste and then it sits in the fridge. I made some apple chutney a few weeks back and I've only used it once. I think it has do with the ginger that's in a lot of chutney recipes. I like ginger, but I've come to realize that I don't like it in chutney.

Today I didn't use a recipe. Instead, I tossed in what sounded good, which was roughly 3-4 pounds of green tomatoes, 4 jalapenos, two medium-sized onions, a stick of cinnamon, ~ 1.5 cups brown sugar, and approximately 1 cup cider vinegar, salt and pepper, and a bit of extra water for cooking liquid.


Which after simmering for a couple of hours, looked like this:


Not the most appetizing, but a good concoction nonetheless--a tiny bit spicy, fairly sour, and just enough sweetness and an undertone of cinnamon really comes through, but doesn't over power. I can see myself plowing through it in a week or two.


Along with some Chao on rye bread and a glass of beer, it hit the spot on this autumn day.


12 comments:

  1. Oh, chao, I can't wait for it to come to Montreal. Although we have the new FYH now =)

    Homemade chutney really keeps that long in the fridge? I've only made chutney once with a Veganomicon recipe. I like it, it pairs well with Indian/rice dishes.

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    1. I think the Chao is made in the same plant as FYH...I've tried both, and like both more or less the same.

      Chutney lasts a long time because of the vinegar content. I've kept in the fridge for several months...

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    2. Thank you, that's good to know.

      And I just saw today that our vegan grocery now sells chao. Yippee!

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    3. You'll have to let us know what you think of the Chao

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    4. Oh, actually, a friend of mine gave me a couple of slices she got from the States. It was a revelation. Even my omni bf had a bite and couldn't believe it was vegan cheese. Let's say he's been traumatized by some versions, especially by the smell of Teese cheese, which he described using a word not fit for a food blog. Chao rocks =)

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    5. Oh good! Vegan cheese will change the world (eventually).

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  2. No chao here yet... :'(

    I never did chutney ! Guess I have to put that on my list :)

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    1. I think with chutney you just have to find a formula that suits your tastes...I absolutely love some chutneys, but others just don't taste good to me.

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  3. Oh!!!! I can almost taste it thru the computer screen! Nice job!

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    1. Thanks, it turned out pretty cinnamon-y too.

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