Tomato Jam

Yields 1.5lt

Ingredients:

20 roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped

10 shallots, julienned

6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

2 whole star anise

½ bunch thyme tied

2 cups olive oil

400 gm brown sugar

300 gm fresh ginger minced

salt and pepper to taste

Method:

·    In a large wide sauce pot sweat the shallots in the olive oil but do not colour, once soft turn your heat to the lowest temperature

·    Add the tomatoes, star anise, thyme and sugar. Cook out and cover with a cartouch, while stirring frequently to avoid sticking.

·    Once the mixture begins to thicken up add the garlic and ginger. Continue to reduce until thick