Pear or Quince Sambal

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 2

Delicious Pear or Quince Sambal Recipe

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

40 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

Fat

0.3g

This Pear or Quince Sambal is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add a pop of flavor to any meal. The combination of sweet and tangy fruit with spicy chili peppers and fresh ginger creates a unique and flavorful sauce that is perfect for sandwiches, meats, and vegetables. This recipe is a great way to use up extra pears or quinces from your garden or local farmer's market. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of prep work, you can enjoy this delightful sambal all week long.

Instructions

1.	Cut the fruit into small bite-size pieces.
2.	Place them in a colander and sprinkle with salt.
3.	Let them sit for 30 minutes, then rinse with water and pat dry.
4.	In a pan, heat the white vinegar, lemon juice, minced chili peppers, minced garlic, sugar, and fresh ginger together.
5.	Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
6.	Add the fruit to the pan and continue to cook for 10 minutes, until the fruit is slightly softened.
7.	Let the mixture cool and store it in an airtight container in the fridge.

PROS

This sambal is a delicious and flavorful way to use up extra pears or quinces.

It can be used as a condiment for sandwiches or as a topping for meats or vegetables.

CONS

This recipe requires a bit of prep work to let the fruit sit with the salt for 30 minutes.

It also needs to be refrigerated and consumed within a week.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pears and quinces are both high in fiber, which can aid in digestion and support heart health.
The ginger in this recipe has anti-inflammatory properties and may help boost the immune system.

	4 pears or 4 quinces
	1 tablespoon salt
	1/4 cup white vinegar
	1/4 cup lemon juice ( about 1 lemon )
	1 tablespoon minced red chili peppers or 1 tablespoon green chili pepper
	1 teaspoon minced garlic
	1 teaspoon sugar
	1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger