By definition, chutney is relish-like sauce made with fruit, sugar, spices and vinegar. It was often made to give late summer and autumn fruits a long shelf life and was used to add contrasting flavor to meats, especially poultry and game.
It’s also a great—make that fabulous—addition to a sandwich, especially at teatime, when it’s all about impressing your guests.
For your next afternoon tea, you might want to skip mayonnaise and mustard and try two sandwich toppings the Irish love: red onion marmalade (also called red onion jam) and tomato chutney.
These sweet-salty-savory condiments are delicious with smoked salmon, roast beef, and ham and cheese.
You’ll find these and other interesting sandwich combinations in my new cookbook Teatime in Ireland. Signed copies are available on www.irishcook.com.
