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Eritrean Ember: Silsi Awaze Sauce

Eritrean Ember: Silsi Awaze Sauce - hot sauce recipe
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Spisiness:

Extra Hot Spicness

Time:

40

Min

A staple in Eritrean cuisine, Silsi Awaze Sauce is a fiery blend of chili peppers and spices. Its deep red hue is a testament to its blazing heat and rich flavors.

Ingredients for Eritrean Ember: Silsi Awaze Sauce

  1. 1 cup dried red chili peppers, soaked and finely chopped
  2. 5 cloves garlic, minced
  3. 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  4. 3 tbsp tomato paste
  5. 2 tbsp olive oil
  6. 1 tsp ground cumin
  7. 1 tsp ground coriander
  8. Salt to taste

Step-by-step Directions for Eritrean Ember: Silsi Awaze Sauce

  1. In a blender, combine soaked red chili peppers, garlic, red onion, and tomato paste.
  2. Blend until a smooth paste forms.
  3. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chili paste, cumin, and coriander.
  4. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Season with salt and adjust according to your preference.

Special Tip for Eritrean Ember: Silsi Awaze Sauce

To enhance the flavor, let the sauce sit for a day before using. This allows the spices to meld and intensify the heat.

Fun Facts about Eritrean Ember: Silsi Awaze Sauce

Silsi Awaze Sauce is often used as a base for stews in Eritrean cuisine. Its fiery heat and rich flavor make it a favorite accompaniment for injera, a sourdough flatbread.

Scoville units: Dried red chili peppers: 15,000 - 30,000 Scoville units.

Best served with:

Grilled meats, stews, rice dishes, and flatbreads

Quisin type:

Eritrean Hot Sauce Recipe

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