This is a great way of using excess chillies if you are lucky enough to have them growing in your garden. A spoonful goes well on top of meats, salads and even on a goat’s cheese crostini.
STEAK SANDWICHES WITH CHILLI JAM RECIPE
Makes 1 cup
Chilli jam
6 long chillies, roughly chopped
1 red pepper, seeds removed
2 cloves garlic
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup caster sugar
¼ tsp salt
Sandwich filling
1 French stick, cut into 4
200g steak, cooked
4-8 lettuce leaves
1-2 tomatoes, sliced
¼ cup coriander leaves
- First, make the chilli jam. Place the chillies, red pepper and garlic in a food processor and pulse until well combined. Spoon into a medium-sized pot.
- Add the vinegar, sugar and salt, slowly bringing to a simmer. Continue to cook for 15-20 minutes until the jam becomes thickened and a little sticky.
- Store in a jar until ready to use.
- Assemble the sandwich with the slices of steak, lettuce, tomatoes and a good drizzle of chilli jam. Add a few coriander leaves to garnish.
