Red Capsicum Marmalade Food

RED PEPPER SAVORY JAM

Steps:

• Cut peppers in half and seed them.
• In the food processor, grind them coarsely.
• Place in a bowl, add salt and cover with plastic wrap.
• Leave overnight in a cool place.
• The next day drain off half the liquid.
• Combine the ground peppers, remaining liquid, vinegar, sugar and cayenne in a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil and reduce it and then reduce to a simmer.
• Cook for one hour, until thickened, stirring occasionally.
• When thick, pour into sterilized jars and either seal or refrigerate.
• Jam will keep for up to 3 months.
• Makes 2 cups (500ml).

GRILLED FILLET OF DOVER SOLE WITH RED PEPPER MARMALADE

Steps:

• Pick and blanch basil leaves. Refresh in iced water immediately. Dry thoroughly and place in a food processor. Add a little olive oil and puree. Scrape basil from sides of the jug and add more oil. Season with salt and pepper and place in a small saucepan. Place on the flat top or over a low flame and cook for 1/2 hour. Pass through a fine strainer pressing well to extract maximum flavor. Add finely chopped tomato concasse, chopped black olives, and chopped basil and chives. Finish with 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar.
• For the marmalade, cook red peppers under a preheated grill until blistered and well charred on all sides. Place in a bag and leave until cool enough to handle, then peel, deseed and cut into small dice. Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion and sweat until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and sweat for another minute. Add red peppers, chili, and sugar and sweat for 2 minutes. Add the red wine vinegar and boil until reduced by half. Stir in the stock, reduce the heat and simmer until very thick. Add the tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Keep warm.
• To assemble the dish, season the fish with salt and pepper, coat with olive oil and in a very hot grill pan, mark the fish and then transfer to baking tray. Cook in a preheated 200 degree oven for 4 minutes. Remove the fish and let rest for 1 minute. Place a bit of the red pepper marmalade in the center of a plate. Place the fish on top, and arrange some of the herb salad on top of the fish. Drizzle the basil oil and balsamic around the plate. Serve immediately.
• For the Herb Salad: Combine the vinegar, lime juice and olive oil and toss in the herbs, season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

RED CAPSICUM MARMALADE

Steps:

• Wash capsicums, slice in half and remove seeds and membranes. Slice into thin strips.
• Place in a colander and sprinkle with the salt. Stand for 3 hours.
• Transfer tcapsicum to a large saucepan on medium heat. Add sugar and vinegar. Bring to boil, stirring often.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour until reduced and syrupy.
• Sterlise jars. Spoon hot marmalade into warm jars and sealt tightly.

RED PEPPER AND GINGER MARMALADE

Steps:

• Core and seed the peppers, and cut into 1/4" wide lengthwise strips(you should get about 12 cups).
• Heat the butter and oil in a heavy flameproof casserole dish. Add garlic and ginger, and cook over low heat for about 3 minutes. Add the peppers, and stir well to coat.
• Mix in the orange zest, juice, sugar, and pepper. Stir gently and cover. Cook over medium-low heat,stirring occasionally, until the peppers are wilted and their skins are soft, about 25 minutes.
• Remove the cover and keep cooking over low heat, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 2 hours.
• Serve hot or at room temperature. This keeps, covered tightly, in the fridge for up to 5 days.