Fig chutney is a sweet and tart sauce made by cooking figs with spices and seasonings. It is a variation of the chutneys found in Asian cuisines and can be used as a dip, cheeseboard addition, glaze for meats, or sandwich ingredient.
Fig chutney is a type of sauce or condiment made by cooking figs with a variety of spices and seasonings. It is a variation on the chutneys which form a central part of many Asian cuisines. Usually, its flavor is both sweet and tart, making it a pleasant addition to many types of food. Fig chutney can be eaten in many different and creative ways, from being an appetizer or part of a cheeseboard to being served on or alongside main courses to being used as a sandwich.
While fig chutney is familiar to many diners in Western countries, it is actually a variation on the chutneys that are a central part of many Asian cuisines, particularly in countries like India and Pakistan. In these countries, chutney is essentially an umbrella term encompassing a huge variety of sauces which can be fresh or pickled and which can be served before or alongside a main course. Chutneys commonly eaten in India and Pakistan include tamarind chutney, mint chutney and mango chutney.
To make fig chutney, fresh or dried figs are combined in a saucepan with a variety of ingredients. Many fig chutney recipes call for spices and seasonings such as cinnamon, anise, cloves and lemon zest, as well as sugar, onion and red wine or red wine vinegar. All of these ingredients are cooked over medium-low heat until the figs begin to break down and the whole mixture takes on a thick, syrupy consistency. This process usually takes about 30 minutes. The chutney can then be eaten hot or stored in jars for later use.
Usually, fig chutney has a flavor that is both sweet and tart, making it a pleasant accompaniment to many different types of foods. Some choose to serve it with toasted baguette slices or crackers as a dip-style appetizer. Many find that fig chutney complements soft, fluffy cheeses like brie and camembert very well, and is therefore often found on appetizer or dessert platters. This chutney can also be used as a glaze for roasted meats, such as lamb or pork, or it can be placed on a dinner table alongside other condiments. Finally, some people like to use fig chutney as a sandwich, the same way you might use cranberry sauce or chili jelly.
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