Chraimeh Sauce
Chraimeh sauce is a sweet, tangy and spicy sauce that comes from Libya. Use it on tofu or stir fried veggies for an exotic flavor boost. It's very simple to make and is naturally gluten free.
Ingredients
- 10 cloves of garlic chopped
- 1 green chili pepper deseeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground caraway
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons sunflower oil divided
- 5 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- ⅔ cup, plus 3 tablespoons water divided
Instructions
- Place garlic, chili pepper, spices and 2 tablespoons of oil in a blender. Blend until a smooth paste forms.
- Heat another 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil in a saute pan and add the spice paste. Saute for 30 seconds. Now add the tomato paste, lime juice, maple syrup and ⅔ a cup of water. Simmer over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Notes
- Chraimeh sauce is naturally gluten free.
- Store in a clean jar in the fridge for up to one week. Freeze in an airtight container for up to one month and defrost in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 101mgPotassium: 179mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1029IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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