Description
This Pineapple Jalapeño Chutney is a vibrant blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors, perfect as a condiment for meats, cheeses, or tacos. It’s surprisingly easy to make and delivers a complex taste experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g Pineapple, Diced (ripe but firm)
- 100g Jalapeño Peppers, Minced (seeded for less heat)
- 75g Red Onion, Chopped
- 20g Ginger, Grated
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 100ml Apple Cider Vinegar
- 75g Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
- 75ml Coconut Cream (Full-Fat)
- Zest of 1 Lime
- 20ml Lime Juice
- 20g Toasted Coconut Flakes, Plus Extra for Garnish
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Dice pineapple, mince jalapeños, and chop red onion.
- Combine & Simmer: Combine pineapple, jalapeños, onion, ginger, garlic, vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, salt, and pepper in a saucepan.
- Cook Chutney: Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-25 minutes until thickened.
- Toast Coconut: Toast coconut flakes until golden and fragrant.
- Make Swirl: Whisk coconut cream, lime zest, and lime juice. Chill.
- Cool & Swirl: Cool chutney slightly, then swirl in coconut-lime mixture.
- Garnish & Rest: Sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes and let rest for 10 minutes.
Notes
For a smoother chutney, pulse briefly with an immersion blender after simmering. Adjust jalapeño quantity to control spice level.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: chutney,pineapple,jalapeno,coconut,lime,spicy,sweet,condiment,tropical