Double Happiness Jar

DIA200xH230mm, China

While you are getting tangerine and kamquat for X’mas, get an extra portion of kamquat and preserve them.

 The Chinese believe that the salted kamquat is a natural remedy for any throat irritation or ailment.  Here is the recipe;

1. soaked the kamquat in a bowl of water with a handful of salt for 10mins, washed, rinse and dry
2. blanch the kamquat in boiling water (dont over cook them)
3. put in a sieve and let dry for a day
4. stir fried some ginger slices with salt
5. place a layer of kamquat at the bottom of the jar, cover with a layer of sea salt
6. repeat until the jar is full or when you run out of kamquat
7. seal the top of the jar with a piece of a paper and tied it to the mouth of the jar
8. place the jar in a cool dark dry place
9. the kamquat will be ready in a couple of days, but as usual the longer it is kept, the better the effect
10. to use; put a preserved kamquat in a cup, topped with boiling water and give the kamquat a squeeze with a spoon.

While typing this, I wonder if I should try a sweet version with cinnamon and sugar this year ….