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(green) chilli jam

Postby herbidacious » Mon Nov 22, 2021 3:17 pm

I harvested all the rest of my chillies yesterday and have quite a lot of green ones. I have already frozen red, yellow and purple ones and dried assorted red ones and was wondering what I could do that was different with the green ones.

Green chilli jam seems like an option. Has anyone made it? Is it worth it? And would it be a big mistake not to remove the seeds and pith?

I know I could just puree them and freeze... but don't really want to.

I am also wondering if I could make red chilli jam with some of the frozen chillies.

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Re: (green) chilli jam

Postby PatsyMFagan » Mon Nov 22, 2021 9:27 pm

I have made Red chilli jam several times and I always remove the pith and seeds - mainly because the seeds float to the top and the pith is very visible too. It just looks much nicer if it is clear and without both these.

Edited to add: another reason to remove the seeds is that they are quite annoying to keep finding them in your mouth :roll:

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Re: (green) chilli jam

Postby Stokey Sue » Mon Nov 22, 2021 9:43 pm

I tend to remove chilli seeds from many things, they do get between your teeth!

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Re: (green) chilli jam

Postby Badger's Mate » Mon Nov 22, 2021 10:54 pm

Not jam, but I've used home grown green chillies in this

http://www.devonchilliman.co.uk/indian- ... li-pickle/

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Re: (green) chilli jam

Postby ZeroCook » Tue Nov 23, 2021 1:17 am

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Fresh chili, green or red, always freezes well whole and handy for adding to dishes where you need one or two for flavour. Prefer to freeze whole and chop or puree as needed for a dish. I buy fresh chili often but often toss in the freezer if I don't think I'll use up soon enough.

Red or green chili are both good for jam/chutney either separate colours or mixed. I leave in the seeds as they add flavour and look nice. I've never found seeds to add significant heat - the flesh and sometimes the veins and seed pith at the top determine the heat level IMO. Depends on the variety.

https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/malay-chile-jam
This is a good tweakable chili jam recipe that also has sweet/bell peppers which temper the heat and can be used with either red or green peppers and chili. The lemon helps it set - I use a full half lemon and often just juice the lemon, add the juice to the liquid then slice the lemon skin thinly and leave in or just slice thinly without juicing for texture. I sometimes use shallots or leave out the onion completely. I also like to add 60ml white vinegar for extra tang and keeping qualities. I often double the recipe. !/2 cup sugar (I use raw) is 150g but use a bit less at 125g.

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Re: (green) chilli jam

Postby Seatallan » Tue Nov 23, 2021 12:52 pm

I make Nigella's red chilli jam quite often and I always leave the seeds in.

I'd also really, really recommend Mamta's recipe for garlic & chilli pickle with ginger:

https://www.mamtaskitchen.com/recipe_di ... p?id=10028

It's to die for honestly... :yum
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Re: (green) chilli jam

Postby WolfGirl » Tue Nov 23, 2021 1:31 pm

I’ve just saved that recipe, Sea.

I don’t think I’ve seen mustard oil in a supermarket. Do I need a specialist supplier?

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Re: (green) chilli jam

Postby scullion » Tue Nov 23, 2021 1:59 pm

it's common in asian supermarkets, usually labeled not for consumption - as a safety get out. i don't know what you'd use it for otherwise!

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Re: (green) chilli jam

Postby herbidacious » Tue Nov 23, 2021 2:43 pm

Thanks all. I might give the jam a go.

The pickle appeals too. Most of my chillis have gone in the freezer. I assume i can use these for either.

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Re: (green) chilli jam

Postby Seatallan » Tue Nov 23, 2021 6:18 pm

WolfGirl wrote:I’ve just saved that recipe, Sea.

I don’t think I’ve seen mustard oil in a supermarket. Do I need a specialist supplier?


I used to get mine from local Asian supermarkets but must admit there's a dearth of such supermarkets where we live now. Last few times I've made it I've used rapeseed oil instead. Not quite the same but perfectly acceptable in my view.
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Re: (green) chilli jam

Postby WolfGirl » Wed Nov 24, 2021 1:02 am

Thanks Sea. That’s worth knowing.

Actually I’m in Reading on Thursday. Is that your old stomping ground? Maybe there is somewhere there I could pick some up?

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Re: (green) chilli jam

Postby Seatallan » Wed Nov 24, 2021 1:37 pm

WolfGirl wrote:Thanks Sea. That’s worth knowing.

Actually I’m in Reading on Thursday. Is that your old stomping ground? Maybe there is somewhere there I could pick some up?


Indeed it is WolfGirl! You should have no problem at all in picking some up. If you're going to be in the town centre the easiest option is to head up Broad Street and Cheapside to the Oxford Road (pass the Penta Hotel on your left) and after a couple of hundred meters you'll find a fab Asian supermarket/greengrocers (I'm sure it'll still be there) where you'll certainly find mustard oil. :thumbsup

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Re: (green) chilli jam

Postby WolfGirl » Mon Nov 29, 2021 1:11 pm

Well I found the store you mentioned. Very easily after your excellent directions, Sea.
Many choices of mustard oil and all cheap as chips. It’s the first time I’ve seen fresh rambutans on sale in the UK too.

I’m not sure if I’ll get chance to make the pickle before Christmas, but if not I think it will be a great task for a cold January day.

Thanks for your help. Oh, and Reading waved back! Found it a good shopping centre actually.

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Re: (green) chilli jam

Postby Pepper Pig » Mon Nov 29, 2021 1:24 pm

I haven't been to Reading for years but have very fond memories of playing in some opening concerts at The Hexagon. What a wonderful theatre. Used to play for the semi-resident orchestra Moods in Music. Happy days.

Can I reserve a jar of green chilli jam please? All costs paid.

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Re: (green) chilli jam

Postby Seatallan » Mon Nov 29, 2021 8:54 pm

WolfGirl wrote:Well I found the store you mentioned. Very easily after your excellent directions, Sea.
Many choices of mustard oil and all cheap as chips. It’s the first time I’ve seen fresh rambutans on sale in the UK too.

I’m not sure if I’ll get chance to make the pickle before Christmas, but if not I think it will be a great task for a cold January day.

Thanks for your help. Oh, and Reading waved back! Found it a good shopping centre actually.


Oh fantastic! Glad you found it OK WolfGirl. They have the most marvellous selection of exotic fruit & veg haven't they? I used to buy breadfruit from them sometimes amongst other things. The building where I worked is just up the road so it was really convenient. Thanks for waving to Reading for me! :thumbsup
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Re: (green) chilli jam

Postby Seatallan » Mon Nov 29, 2021 8:55 pm

Pepper Pig wrote:I haven't been to Reading for years but have very fond memories of playing in some opening concerts at The Hexagon. What a wonderful theatre. Used to play for the semi-resident orchestra Moods in Music. Happy days.

Can I reserve a jar of green chilli jam please? All costs paid.


Ah, The Hexagon.... been to many a gig there over the years..... :D
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Re: (green) chilli jam

Postby Pepper Pig » Sat Dec 04, 2021 10:18 am

Nigella is pushing her red chilli jam recipe on Twitter.

https://www.nigella.com/recipes/chilli-jam

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Re: (green) chilli jam

Postby Seatallan » Sat Dec 04, 2021 1:44 pm

It's a nice recipe is that PP. I often make a batch for Christmas presents. It looks so festive. :thumbsup
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Re: (green) chilli jam

Postby Amber » Sun Dec 05, 2021 12:11 am

Yes, that’s the one I make too. Lovely.

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