Tomato, Ginger & Chilli Jam

In Spain it’s called tapas & in Greece it’s meze while Italians like to call it antipasti. In France a little pre-dinner bite may be called Amuse-bouche (mouth amuser), but right here in Mzansi I like to call it a proetjie platter.

Depending on who you ask, a proetjie is the Afrikaans word for a small bite of meat or sausage (boerewors to be precise). The proetjie is often served directly from the braai by the braai master – straight into the hands & mouths of bystanders to give them a small taste (aka proetjie) of the deliciousness that is still to come.

But no matter where you are in the world, you will probably agree that a small plate or three or a single bite to amuse your mouth is a perfect way to start a meal or kuier!

These are the elements that I used on my Proetjie-Platter. Feel free to add more of your favourite South African delights. It is just perfect for watching a game of rugby, before a braai or as a snacky lunch. I used the stunning Rialheim Africa Tapas Bowls for plating.

*Boerewors proetjies (cooked boerewors cut into bite sizes, served on a toothpick)

*Queen Olives

*My Tomato, Ginger & Chili Jam

*My Biltong & Cream Cheese Balls

*Dombolo / Steamed Bread – I used the ones from Woolworths, but feel free to use any bread here

Yolandi

Tomato, Ginger and Chilli Jam

A delicious jam that will go with hamburgers, roasts or on cheese plates.

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Servings: 12 people

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

Ingredients:

• 2 Red onions chopped roughly (+/- 300g)
• 500 g 4-5 medium Tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 1 Fresh Red Chilli or more for added kick, finely chopped
• 1/3 Cup 80ml Red wine vinegar
• 150 g Brown sugar
• 2 x Thumb-sized fresh ginger cut into mini matchstick sizes

Method

 

Method:

1. Add red wine vinegar, brown sugar & ginger into a large pot over medium heat. Let the sugar dissolve into the vinegar.
2. Add red onion, chilli & tomato.
3. Stir through & simmer with the lid on for 30 minutes until jammy.
4. Drain the fruity bits through a colander. Retain the liquid. Put the liquid back in the pot. Reduce (simmer without lid).
5. Add the fruit back into the pot.
6. Scoop into a sterilised jar & leave to cool.
7. Serve with breakfast, lamb burgers or cheese.

Putting Your Proetjie Platter Together:

Place olives, Biltong & Cream Cheese Balls and Tomato Chutney into the Rialheim Africa Tapas Bowls. Place all bowls, bread and the boerewors pieces (proetjies) on a wooden board. Garnish with some fresh herbs or spekboom branches.

Enjoy those proetjies!

Yolandi ♥