Russian recipe -Sour Prune Sauce
Ingredients:
24 Dried Prunes, pitted
240ml/8fl.oz. Cider Vinegar
480ml/16fl.oz. Boiling Water
1 Garlic Clove
3 tbsp freshly chopped Coriander (Cilantro)
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
½
teasp Salt
1 level teasp Chilli Flakes
Preparation:
1. Place the prunes and vinegar in a mixing bowl, cover and leave to soak for
at least 8 hours.
2. Drain the prunes then place in a saucepan , cover with the boiling
water and allow to stand for 10 minutes.
3. Place the saucepan over a high heat, bring to the boil then cook
for 10 minutes or until tender.
4. Drain the prunes, reserving the liquid then place the prunes in a
food processor or blender together with the garlic, coriander and 60ml/2fl.oz
of the reserved water. Process on a high speed, adding the remaining
water a little at a time.
5. Return the sauce to the pan, together with the lemon juice, chilli
flakes and salt, bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for
3 minutes stirring.
Serve with fish, poultry, or pork.