From “the Soul of a New Cuisine: A Discovery of the Foods and Flavors of Africa.” Cook time does not include chill time.
READY IN: 1hr 10mins
SERVES: 8
5
tomatoes, seeded and chopped (or 2 1/2 cups chopped canned tomatoes)
2
inches ginger, peeled and grated
1⁄4
teaspoon coriander seed, roughly crushed
DIRECTIONS
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add the onion and saute for five minutes, or until softened and translucent. Add the tomatoes, ginger and garlic and bring to a simmer. Sir in the chili, water, coffee, tamarind paste, berbere, cumin and coriander seeds and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer for 40 minutes.
- Add the honey and simmer for another 10 minutes, or until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Let cool.
- Store in a tightly-covered container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
