Sweet Sour Beetroot Relish

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 4 ounces thinly sliced onions (110g)
• 5 ounces peeled and grated raw beets (150g)
• 2 dried red chilies
• 1/2 ounce butter (15g)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 4 teaspoons superfine sugar (a little more if beets are large)
• 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat a saucepan over moderate heat and add the butter, oil, onion, grated beets and whole chilies.
• 2 stir until butter has melted, then reduce heat to low, cover pan, and cook vegetables gently for 45 to 50 minutes until very tender.
• 3 add the sugar, vinegar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, and stir to combine.
• 4 increase heat to moderate and cook mixture, uncovered, for another 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently.
• 5 continue cooking until the mixture is thick, with the consistency of jam, and there is virtually no liquid left in the pan.
• 6 remove and discard chilies, taste, and adjust seasonings if desired.
• 7 can be kept, covered, in the refrigerator for several days, and gently warmed before serving.