Kumquat Salsa Asian Style Recipes

KUMQUAT SALSA

Steps:

• Mix jalapeños with garlic and cilantro. Remove insides from kumquats. Put insides in small pot and add orange juice, lemon juice, and brown sugar.
• While reducing mixture, cut kumquat shells to 1/2-inch size and add to reduction. When reduction is done and tender, mix with the other ingredients and add salt and pepper to taste.

WISCONSIN CRANBERRY AND KUMQUAT SALSA

Steps:

• Halve the kumquats, discard seeds, quarter the fruits.
• Put 'quats, onion, garlic, berries and o.j. in a sauce-pan; half cover the pot, simmer until berries pop.
• Stir in the sugar and chilies (if used).
• Once sugar is dissolved, bring mixture to a boil; boil until mixture thickens.
• Remove pan from heat; spoon salsa into hot jars, seal with two-part lids.
• Process jars in a boiling-water bath for 15 minutes (at sea level).
• Label, store in cool, dark place; use within 12-15 months.
• FOR SHORTER STORAGE: spoon into jars, cool completely, refrigerate.
• IDEA: use smaller decorative jars, add to a gift basket with other kitchen preserves. YUMMY!

SWEET SIMMERED KUMQUATS (KINKAN NO SATO-NI)

Steps:

• Place kumquats in plain water to cover and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes to remove any harshness or bitterness, Drain and discard water.
• Place kumquats and simmering ingredients in a small saucepan, bring to a boil over medium heat, and simmer for 30 minutes, uncovered. Cool and let rest in the simmering liquid overnight.
• Serve at room temperature, 3 kumquats per portion with 1 tablespoons of the pot liquor spooned over them.