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 ….