DIM'A MUSABIKA (EGYPTIAN TOMATO SAUCE)

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A very dear friend of mine, L.D.Osni, lived in Egypt for a while and was married to an Egyptian. She taught me this recipe. It is a little spicy, and I love it!

Provided by Berts Kitchen Witch

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons olive oil
8 large garlic cloves (minced fine)
1 large onion (chopped fine)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
4 cups water
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your heat quotient, but 1/4 does not make it too hot)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large enough pot; add onions.
  • Sauté the onions until translucent (about 6 minutes).
  • Add garlic; sauté for 2 more minutes.
  • Add the can of tomato paste, and sauté, constantly stirring for 3 minutes.
  • Add 4 cups water.
  • Stir in the vinegar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • Slow simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.7, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 1508.9, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 6.9, Protein 2.7

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