Sweetcorn Relish with Chilli
This sweetcorn relish with chilli is the perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy — ideal for burgers, hot dogs, cheese boards or grilled meats. A quick homemade condiment that’s full of flavour!
Ingredients
- 500 g (1.1 lb) frozen sweetcorn defrosted in hot tap water and drained
- 225 ml (1 cups) cider vinegar
- 125 g (4.4 oz) caster sugar
- 1.5 tsp sea salt
- 3 tbsp cornflour
- half a cucumber (approx. 190g) peeled, deseeded and cut into 5mm dice
- 2 red chillies deseeded and finely diced
- 1 small red onion (approx. 90g) peeled and finely diced
Instructions
- Bring a pan of water to the boil, add the kernels and blanch for 1.5 minutes. Drain, and reserve 150ml of the cooking water.
- Heat the vinegar, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan, stirring to dissolve. Mix the cornflour with 3 tablespoons of the reserved cooking water to make a smooth paste, then whisk it into the vinegar mixture, along with the remaining cooking water, and bring to the boil. Add the kernels, cucumber, chillies and onion; simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring until thickened. Pack into sterilised jars (see Notes) and leave to mellow for a few days before eating.
Notes
- Additional ingredients:
- add red or yellow pepper for sweetness.
- add mustard seeds or celery seeds for extra tang.
- Flavour variations:
- Tropical twist - add diced mango or pineapple for a sweet island-style relish.
- Tex-Mex style - stir in black beans, coriander and lime juice for a Mexican flair.
- Smoky kick - add smoked paprika or chipotle chilli for a smoky undertone.
- To sterilise glass jars, wash in hot, soapy water and rinse well. Dry in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes at 140C/fan 120C/gas mark 1 until hot and completely dry. Boil metal lids and rubber seals for 10 minutes, then leave to dry.
- Store unopened jars of relish in a cool, dark place for a few months. Chill once opened.
- This sweetcorn relish with chilli recipe is easily adapted if you want to make less or more.
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1514mg | Potassium: 521mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 407IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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