Silsi

Name: Silsi
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Ingredients: 0.25 cup Neutral oil; 1 large Red onion, finely shredded/diced; 1 whole Carrot, finely shredded (optional); 1 whole Jalapeño, finely chopped (optional); 1.5 tbsp Berbere, 1–2 tbsp range; 1 tbsp Tomato paste; 1 large Tomato, chopped; 0.5 head Garlic, minced; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 1 tbsp Lemon juice (optional)

Also known as Silsi Sauce · Eritrean

Thick Eritrean tomato and berbere sauce used with fata, pasta and other dishes.

50 min Medium Serves 4silsi sauceEritrean tomato sauce

Community recipe, measurements not yet verified. This method is compiled from traditional and family sources and hasn't been kitchen-tested by us yet. Treat the quantities as a starting point and adjust the berbere, oil, and salt to taste.

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Method

1
Finely shred/chop onion, carrot and optional chile.
2
Cook in oil until soft and lightly caramelized.
3
Add berbere and tomato paste; cook briefly.
4
Add tomato, garlic, salt and pepper; simmer uncovered.
5
Add optional lemon juice.

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