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California Prune Mostarda

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This California Prune Mostarda is an incredibly versatile sweet and sour condiment that elevates any dish. It’s a perfect accompaniment for anything from pork to cheeses to sandwiches. This mostarda recipe was created by Kat Turner, Chef Partner of Highly Likely Café in Los Angeles, CA – where it’s served on their “Good Turkey Sando”.

hands holding two halves of a Turkey Sandwich with Prune Mostarda

What is mostarda?

Mostarda is a tangy Italian condiment. It’s made using fruit (in this case, California Prunes, mustard and syrup. Mostarda is sometimes compared to a spicy relish or chutney. Here in the states, this recipe is a fixture at hip restaurants like Highly Likely Café.

Kat Turner’s Highly Likely Cafe

Highly Likely Café is a popular Los Angeles restaurant run by Chef Kat Turner. Her menu can best be described as eclectic and reflective of the melting pot that is L.A. with Mexican, Asian and Middle-Eastern influences. You’ll find everything from breakfast burritos and rice bowls to salads, sandwiches and small bites – but we recommend you order the Good Turkey Sando that’s slathered with Kat’s famous Prune Mostarda.

woman with apron holding a bowl of California Prune Mostarda

California Prune Mostarda

This California Prune Mostarda is an incredibly versatile sweet and sour condiment that elevates any dish. It’s a perfect accompaniment for anything from pork to cheeses to sandwiches. This mostarda recipe was created by Kat Turner, Chef Partner of Highly Likely Café in Los Angeles, CA – where it's served on their "Good Turkey Sandwich".
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Course Dip, Side Dish
Cuisine Chef Created, Holiday
Servings 20
Calories 57 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ lb California Prunes
  • 1 large shallot minced (about ⅓ cup)
  • 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
  • knob Ginger peeled and grated (2 inches/ 5 cm)
  • Lemon Peel from 1 lemon finely sliced
  • ¾ cup water
  • ½ cup white wine
  • ¼ cup cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 TBSP yellow mustard seed
  • 3 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp mustard powder
  • 3 tsp sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Finely chop the prunes. Place a small pot over low heat and add the olive oil.
  • Once the oil is shimmering, add the shallots and sauté until the shallots are transparent, being careful not to let them brown.
  • Add the prunes and all the remaining ingredients to the pot and bring them up to a simmer. Stirring occasionally, cook until liquid reduces to a syrup. Whisk briskly to further thicken the mixture.
  • Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature.

Notes

The mostarda will keep for up to a month in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 359mgPotassium: 101mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 89IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword condiment, fried chicken sandwich, mostarda, spread, turkey sandwich
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