There are many meat-based hot sauces in Africa, but also some distinctly vegetarian sauces such as this one from Ethiopia. Sever this sauce over starchy dishes such as plantains, yams, or rice.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup vegtable oil
- 1 teaspoon crush garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped red serrano chiles, or substitute jalapenos
- Salt to taste
- 4 cups cubed pumpkin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
- 5 cups water
Instructions
In a skillet, brown the onion in the oil, stirring constantly to prevent sticking, for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the garlic, red chiles, cumin and salt and cook for 20 more minutes, stiring occasionally. Add a little boilng water as needed to prevent sticking. Add pumpkin, garlic powder, ginger powder, and water and bring to a boil. Cook until the pumpkin is tender. Puree in a blender for a smooth sauce.
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4 cups |
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There are many meat-based hot sauces in Africa, but also some distinctly vegetarian sauces such as this one from Ethiopia. Sever this sauce over starchy dishes such as plantains, yams, or rice.
Ingredients
InstructionsIn a skillet, brown the onion in the oil, stirring constantly to prevent sticking, for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the garlic, red chiles, cumin and salt and cook for 20 more minutes, stiring occasionally. Add a little boilng water as needed to prevent sticking. Add pumpkin, garlic powder, ginger powder, and water and bring to a boil. Cook until the pumpkin is tender. Puree in a blender for a smooth sauce.
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