Capsicum Relish

Ingredients

• 900 g red capsicums
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup caster sugar
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• sliced cheese, to serve
• shaved ham, to serve
• breadsticks, sliced and buttered to serve

Directions

1. 1

   Wash capsicum, then remove seeds and membranes. Using a food processor, chop finely. Transfer to a colander over a plate. Sprinkle with salt. Let stand 1 hour. Rinse under cold water.

2. 2

   Place capsicum, sugar, vinegar and 1/2 cup water in a large heavy based frying pan. Cook and stir over moderate heat for 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until mixture thickens. Let cool.

3. 3

   To serve, top slices of bread with cheese, ham and Capsicum relish.