Head chef of Spier Farm Café, Hennie Nel, is not a fan of fancy, fussy cooking. In fact, the chef believes that the secret to a great meal is honest, authentic and unpretentious food made with the best quality ingredients. He shares his recipe for the British pub grub favourite, piccalilli spread on a slice of toasted sourdough bread and topped with a medley of roasted vegetables.
Piccalilli is yellow relish of pickled veggies and spices and is a must for buffet tables, plates of cooked ham and cold beef. It is easy to make and can be stored in sealed jars for several months.
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Ingredients:
- 1 large head of cauliflower (cleaned florets)
- 10g turmeric
- 600g cocktail onions (drained)
- 500g cocktail gherkins (drained)
- 750ml brown malt vinegar
- 1.25l water
- 30g corn flour
- 350g sugar
Method:
- Clean your cauliflower heads to have bite sized florets.
- In a large pot, add water, vinegar, turmeric, sugar and bring to a simmer dissolving the sugar.
- Add cauliflower, gherkins, onions and bring to a simmer.
- Make a slurry by mixing one-part corn flour with three parts cold water and add to the mix.
- Cook for 3 minutes or until thick.
- Bottle in a sterilized jar and keep for up to 6 months.
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