KUMQUAT-LEMONGRASS DRESSING

Kumquat-Lemongrass Dressing image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 stalk lemongrass, trimmed, smashed, and chopped
10 kaffir lime leaves, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons grapeseed, corn, or canola oil
2 shallots, minced
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1/2 pound kumquats, sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick, seeds removed
1 red finger chile, thinly sliced crosswise
2 teaspoons coarse salt

Steps:

Place lime juice, vinegar, and sugar, in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, add lemongrass and lime leaves; steep until cool. Strain through a fine mesh sieve, discarding solids, and set aside.
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and ginger, and cook, stirring, until almost tender, about 30 seconds. Add kumquat slices and reserved lime juice mixture. Bring mixture come to a simmer and cook for 30 seconds. Season with salt and let cool slightly before using.