Runner Bean Chutney
This chutney is a great way of preparing runner beans. It takes less than one hour to make and is perfect served with roasted meats or on a cheeseboard. For the best flavour, let the chutney sit for at least 6 to 8 weeks.
Ingredients
Makes: 2 kg chutney, approximately
- 1kg runner beans, chopped into thirds
- 4 shallots, halved
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh root ginger
- 675g dark brown soft sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornflour
- 850ml malt vinegar, divided
- 1 pinch chilli powder
Method
Prep:15min ›
Cook:40min ›
Extra time:4hr cooling ›
Ready in:4hr55min
- Bring a large pot of of salted water to the boil. Add the beans and shallots. Bring back to the boil and cook for 5-10 minutes or until the beans are tender.
- Drain and transfer to a food processor. Pulse the mixture until coarsely chopped, then transfer back to the pot.
- Add garlic, ginger, sugar and 700ml vinegar. Boil for 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together remaining vinegar, turmeric, mustard, cornflour and chilli powder. Pour into the pot and stir. Boil for 15 minutes more.
- Allow to cool before storing in preserving jars.
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esy to make but takes a long time for the flavour to mature 4-5 months but worth the wait - 15 Feb 2015
I've made this recipe three times now, only omitting the chilli powder. When matured (about 1 year!) it is divine and goes with everything we've tried it with so far. - 05 Sep 2016