Best 6 Blatjang Recipes
Blatjang is a delicious South African chutney, made from tomatoes, onions, spices, fruit (such as peaches, apples, or apricots), and vinegar. It is typically served as an accompaniment to grilled meats, but can also be enjoyed on bread, crackers, or cheese. Making blatjang is a great way to use up any leftover tomatoes and fruit, and it is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed all year round. Blatjang is a sweet and tangy condiment traditionally served in South Africa with braaied (grilled) meats. The chutney can also be enjoyed on sandwiches, burgers, or as a dipping sauce for appetizers.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
APRICOT BLATJANG
Blatjang, pronounced blud-young, is a condiment traditionally served with bobotie and other meat dishes. It is a cross between fruit chutney and jam
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Buffet, Condiment, Dinner, Side dish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put the apricots in a bowl and pour over 600ml boiling water.
- Leave for 30 mins to soak and cool.
- Tip the apricots and their soaking liquid into a food processor with all the remaining ingredients, then blitz until smooth. Tip into a saucepan, then cover and simmer for 20-25 mins until thick and pulpy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 20 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.02 milligram of sodium
EGGPLANT OMELET (TORTANG TALONG)
Torta is "omelet" and talong is "eggplant," but this Filipino dish is more like an egg-battered cutlet eaten for breakfast or lunch.
Provided by Nicole Ponseca
Categories Philippines Eggplant Summer Fall Breakfast Brunch Dinner Egg Quick & Easy
Yield 2-4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler.
- Lay the eggplants in a single layer on a baking sheet and broil them, flipping once or twice, until they are soft and blackened on all sides, about 15 minutes. (If you have a gas stove, you can do this by holding the eggplants with tongs over a burner on medium-high heat, turning them so they blacken on all sides.)
- Place the softened eggplants in a ziplock bag. Set aside for 10 minutes to steam (this makes the skin easier to peel). Peel the eggplants, discarding the skins, and use a fork to gently flatten the flesh.
- Put the eggs in a shallow bowl. Beat well and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Dip each eggplant in the beaten eggs, letting it soak for a second or two so that it is well covered with the egg. Season the egg-dipped eggplant with additional salt and pepper and place it in the skillet. Repeat with the other eggplant, making sure there's room between them in the skillet. Place 1 tablespoon of the crab (if using) on top of each eggplant, pressing it down with a fork.
- When the eggplants are crispy and browned on one side, 4 to 5 minutes, flip them over and cook until browned and crispy on the second side, about 3 minutes more. Transfer the eggplants to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Serve hot or at room temperature, with fish sauce.
BLATJANG
The accompaniment for Bobotie. Sourced from Gourment Magazine Blatjang is the pride of Cape Malay-cuisine, and the recipe is one of the oldest around. The name comes from one of the constituents of the Javanese sambal blachang. Blatjang may be stored for up to a year; but refrigerate once the bottle has been opened.
Provided by Coasty
Categories Chutneys
Time 2h10m
Yield 2 1/2 litres
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the apricots, raisins and vinegar in a 5-litre (5-quart) saucepan. Soak overnight to plump the fruit. Alternatively, if time is tight, simply cover, bring to the boil and set aside for about 2 hours.
- Add the remaining ingredients, and cook uncovered over medium heat, stirring occasionally at first, then constantly towards the end of the cooking time, until the chutney has reduced to about one-third, and is beautifully thick.
- It should take 1 1/2-2 hours. To know when it is ready for bottling, test the consistency by putting a little in the freezer to cool.
- Pour into hot, sterilized jars, seal and store in a cool, dark cupboard.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2230.2, Fat 51.9, SaturatedFat 4.2, Sodium 4662.6, Carbohydrate 391.6, Fiber 29.5, Sugar 322.6, Protein 31.6
BLATJANG
This recipe originally accompanied bobotie. Before we learned to make our own chutney from ingredients as diverse as apricots, dates, quinces and raisins, blatjang was imported from Java, made from sun-dried prawns and shrimps, which were pounded with a wooden pestle and mortar; and shaped into masses resembling large cheeses. Blatjang is the pride of Cape Malay-cuisine, and the recipe is one of the oldest around. The name comes from one of the constituents of the Javanese sambal blachang. Early food writer; C Louis Leipoldt, described it as 'bitingly spicy, pungently aromatic, moderately smooth and a very intimately mixed association of ingredients.' There is nothing quite like blatjang to add zest to curries or braaied meat. Adjust the amount of chilli to suit your preference. Blatjang may be stored for up to a year; but refrigerate once the bottle has been opened.
Provided by Lannice Snyman
Categories Condiment/Spread Garlic Onion Side Marinate Christmas Vinegar Raisin Apricot Almond Spice Winter Edible Gift Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes about 2,5 litres (about 2.5 quarts)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the apricots, raisins and vinegar in a 5-litre (5-quart) saucepan. Soak overnight to plump the fruit. Alternatively, if time is tight, simply cover, bring to the boil and set aside for about 2 hours.
- Add the remaining ingredients, and cook uncovered over medium heat, stirring occasionally at first, then constantly towards the end of the cooking time, until the chutney has reduced to about one-third, and is beautifully thick. It should take 1 1/2-2 hours. To know when it is ready for bottling, test the consistency by putting a little in the freezer to cool. Pour into hot, sterilized jars, seal and store in a cool, dark cupboard.
APRICOT AND RAISIN BLATJANG
South African inspired chutney to go with Bobotie.
Provided by mandylou
Time 1h50m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Soak the apricots in 600ml of boiling water for 30 mins. Meanwhile, gently cook the onion in the olive oil for around 5 mins until starting to soften. Add the ground coriander and ground ginger and ensure the onion is nicely coated with the spices.
- Add the garlic and the chilli and cook for 2 mins. Meanwhile drain the water from the apricots but retain the liquid. Chop each apricot into 4 quarters; add to the onion and spice mixture along with the raisins and the turmeric. Stir to give everything a good coating of the spices. Add the retained apricot water.
- Cover and simmer for around 30 mins then add the sugar and white wine vinegar along with the salt, stir well, then simmer, uncovered for around 45 mins to one hour until it most of the liquid has evaporated and it has a sticky but not too liquid texture.
- Cool - Makes one large jar of chutney.
APRICOT AND RAISIN BLATJANG
This is something absolutely wonderful. It's kind of a fruit relish that combines a exciting variety of taste sensations; sweet, hot, fruity, and tangy. Serve this fantastic blatjang with kebabs or curries. I like canning this and always have a jar handy, thus the large measurements.
Provided by Potatoes Browning
Categories Fruit
Time P1DT25m
Yield 1-2 quarts, 12-24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Add raisins and apricots to vinegar. Soak overnight.
- Pour into a pot and add the rest of the ingredients.
- Bring this to a slow boil and stir it constantly until it gets thick enough to drip off the spoon.
- You can ladle into sterilized jars while hot and seal. It'll last a while.
- Serve at room temperature. Refrigerate after opening or remaining quantities.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.4, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 598.9, Carbohydrate 45.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 36.6, Protein 2
Tips:
- To make the best blatjang, choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes. The sweeter the tomatoes, the better the blatjang will be.
- If you don't have any onions on hand, you can substitute a shallot or a leek. However, onions will give the blatjang a more traditional flavor.
- To make the blatjang spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few chopped chili peppers.
- If you want a sweeter blatjang, add a tablespoon or two of brown sugar or honey.
- Blatjang can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. However, it is best to eat it fresh.
Conclusion:
Blatjang is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used as a spread, a dip, or a marinade. It is also a great way to use up extra tomatoes. With its sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor, blatjang is sure to please everyone at your table.
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