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Spicy Thai Ketchup

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Kick things up a bit with this easy and delicious homemade Spicy Thai Ketchup!

Ingredients

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  • 5 pounds tomatoes, any variety
  • 1 4-ounce jar Thai Red Curry Paste (available in most supermarkets)
  • 1/4 cup chili garlic sauce (available in most supermarkets)
  • 1 small red bell pepper, seeded, stemmed and diced
  • 1-2 Thai bird chili peppers, seeded, stemmed and diced (or other hot peppers if this is not available)
  • 8 one-inch round slices fresh peeled ginger, about 1/8 inch thick (about the size of a quarter)
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, including pulp (about 3-4 limes)
  • 1 teaspoon dry coriander
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. If using cherry or grape tomatoes, place directly in a large non-stick pot, skin and all.
  2. If using other varieties, core then skin the tomatoes by dropping in boiling water for 30 seconds then remove to ice bath. If using large round tomatoes, cut in half horizontally and over a strainer that has been placed over a bowl, scrape seeds into strainer then place tomato half into large non-stick pot. If using plum, cut in half vertically and follow the same step. Once done, use a wooden spoon to mush the seeds into the strainer. Discard seeds and place liquid in bowl with tomatoes.
  3. Place all other ingredients into the pot with the tomatoes and bring to a boil, reduce heat to a fast simmer and cook for up to three hours. The mixture will have reduced by two thirds or more to a thick jam/ketchup-like consistency.
  4. The mixture will need to be stirred often, especially for the last hour. For the last hour, I recommend using a heat diffuser (like this one) so indirect heat is applied. Because the mixture is thick, it will stick if the temperature is too high and it is not stirred often towards the end of the three hours. Your diligence will be rewarded.
  5. Once it has reached a thick jam like consistency, use an immersion blender (Brushed Chrome) and puree to fine.
  6. If canning, follow standard canning steps to can, otherwise refrigerate.

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