Silsi (Eritrean Tomato Sauce)
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings (1/2 cup each)
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Calories
190 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Condiments
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Cuisine
African
Silsi (Eritrean Tomato Sauce)
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Put an Eritrean spin on meals with silsi, a spicy tomato sauce seasoned with berbere. Perfect if you want to bring some extra heat into your tomato recipes!
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup sunflower oil or other neutral oil (see Note 1)
- 1 large red onion or 2 small
- 1 carrot
- 1 Jalapeno pepper (*optional)
- 1–2 tbsp Homemade Berbere Spice (or use any storebought version)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 large tomato or 1/2 can diced tomatoes
- ½ head garlic
- ½ tsp fine salt or 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (*optional)
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Instructions
- Shred the onion, carrot, and jalapeno pepper using a grater or food processor (I find that this gives me a better texture than dicing; it's important to get the veggies chopped very fine but but not puréed).
- Pour 1/4 cup oil into a saucepan on medium heat, then add the shredded veggies. Sauté for around ten minutes or until lightly caramelized and starting to stick to the pan.
- Meanwhile, chop the tomato and mince the garlic, or pulse together in a food processor.
- Add 1–2 tbsp berbere seasoning and 1 tbsp tomato paste to the saucepan and sauté for another minute, then add the chopped tomato and garlic, along with salt and black pepper.
- Lower the heat to minimum and simmer, uncovered, for 30–45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and burning on the bottom.
- When the tomatoes have broken down and the sauce is a nice thick consistency, remove from heat and squeeze in 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Notes
- Oil: Any neutral-tasting oil is fine for this recipe.
- Berbere: Start by adding 1 tbsp of berbere seasoning, and then add more to taste near the end of cooking, if you would like a more heavily-spiced sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
190kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Sodium
464mg
(19%)
Potassium
513mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
5128IU
(103%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings (1/2 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 190kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 513mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 5128IU | 103% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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