Tomatoes are slowly simmered with fennel, onion, garlic, molasses, vinegar and spices to create that all time favorite condiment.
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- 6 large tomatoes, quartered
- 1 bulb fennel, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 10 whole cloves
- 2 whole star anise pods
- 1 tablespoon salt
PREPARATION:
In a large saucepan combine tomatoes, fennel, onion, garlic, sugar, molasses, vinegar, cloves, anise pods and salt. Reduce over low heat until mixture becomes very thick.
Puree mixture in a blender and strain through a mesh strainer. Chill and store in refrigerator.