Fig chutney is a preserve created using fresh figs and, depending on the particular recipe, ingredients such as sugar, ginger, raisins, vinegar, onion and apple. As with many preserves, fig chutney isn't typically served on its own and instead functions as an accompaniment to a range of food types. It may be included as part of starter and main-course dishes, or sometimes used as a condiment.
Curries
Fig chutney is may be served with curries of various kinds. Varieties of chutney, for instance, mango chutney, often accompany these Eastern dishes, but fig chutney can be used to complement a curry recipe with something more unusual. The fig chutney can be placed on the same plate as the curry or served in a side bowl. The Food Network website describes a portobello mushroom curry with onion sauce, which includes fig chutney as an accompaniment. This particular fig chutney also features cider and apples.
Cheese
Fig chutney is often served as part of a cheeseboard. The fig chutney can be stored in a pot to be spread on the cheese as the diner wishes. The preserve can also be added to the side of a dish such as a cheese-based salad. Fig chutney is a tasty accompaniment for Welsh cheeses, such as Welsh goat's cheese, smoked cheddar and caerphilly, as noted by the Good Food Channel website, which suggests adding red chili and garlic to a basic fig chutney recipe. Other cheeses to serve with fig chutney include full-flavored varieties, such as Nokkelost cheese from Norway.
Cold Meats
Fig chutney can function as a condiment, like pickles, when it comes to cold meats. For example, a jar of fig chutney would work well with leftover turkey after a Thanksgiving or Christmas feast. The fig chutney could also be served with a cold meat plate, as a sweet-and-savory sandwich spread.
Hot Meats
Fig chutney is also a complement to a meal containing hot meats. For example, it might be served with pork tenderloin, alongside traditional potatoes and vegetables such as carrots. The Smithfield website suggests a recipe for pork tenderloin, using a type of fig chutney made with cinnamon, golden raisins, allspice and orange zest.
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