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Southern Cha Cha Relish RecipeCha Cha is unique in that the same dish is made in a wide variety of ways with significantly different ingredients. What we present here is a basic recipe with the understanding that each cook may wish to revise to their own preferences. Some make Cha Cha hot and spicy, others mild. So, you may want to experiment to obtain your favorite blend. Ingredients * 4 cups cabbage, grated * 4 cups green tomatoes, chopped (see note below for substitutes) * 1 large onion, chopped * 1 large bell pepper, chopped * 1/2 Tbsp. pickling spice * 1/3 Tbsp. dried dill weed * 2 tbsp sugar * 1/3 cup vinegar * 1 tbsp salt * Tabasco Sauce or jalapeno pepper (optional - see note below) Directions 1. Place all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil. 2. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, stirring frequently. 3. If you are not using within 2 days, place hot relish in sterilized canning jar and process in a boiling water bath. Makes 1-2 pints. Store in refrigerator. Cha Cha is used as a condiment like any relish. Also many recipes are enhanced by adding a tablespoon of Cha Cha while cooking. Use when cooking green beans, chicken, black eyed peas, mustard/turnip greens and any kind of soup or chili. Note: If you like hot and spicy Cha Cha, add 1-2 tbsp. Tabasco Sauce or 1 chopped jalapeno pepper (to taste) to the above recipe. Note 2: The traditional Cha Cha is made with green tomatoes. However, if green tomatoes are unavailable, a good substitute is Mexican tomatillo tomatoes, which are generally available most of the year in large supermarkets. You may, as a last resort, use red tomatoes (fresh or canned), but if you do, add an additional 2 tbsp. of vinegar. Serve with any meat or vegetable. Very good with Fried Pork Chops. Webmasters: Want to copy our recipes to your website? Read this first. |
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