Eritrean Tomato Sauce

Silsi is a spicy, tangy tomato sauce fortified with onions and carrots and seasoned with berbere, the defining spice of Eritrean cooking.

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INGREDIENTS

Step-by-step instructions!

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Shred the onion, carrot, and jalapeno pepper using a grater or food processor.

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Pour oil into a saucepan on medium heat, then add the shredded veggies.

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Meanwhile, chop the tomato and mince the garlic, or pulse together in a food processor.

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Add berbere seasoning and tomato paste to the saucepan and sauté for another minute.

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Eritrean Tomato Sauce

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