Bon Appetit/February 2006

Smoked Salmon and Apricot Chutney on Rye Toasts

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
12 each


INGREDIENTS:
1 cup chopped dried apricots 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro plus 12 whole leaves
12 1-1/2 inch squares cut from sliced rye bread additional olive oil 12 1/4-inch-thick slices smoked salmon (about 4 ounces)



1 Combine apricots and enough water to cover in small saucepan. Simmer 1 minute. Let stand 10 minutes to soften; drain.
2 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute until onion begins to brown, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; saute 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; saute 2 minutes. Add apricots, vinegar, brown sugar, and mustard. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat; simmer until chutney is thick, stirring often, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper. Cool; mix in chipped cilantro. Cover; chill.
3 Preheat oven to 375 F. Arrange rye bread squares on small baking sheet. Brush squares with oil. Bake until almost crisp, about 8 minutes. Cool toasts.
4 Mound 1 teaspoon apricot chutney on each toast. Top with slice of salmon, then cilantro leaf.

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