Dakkous

Dakkous is an Arabian Style Tomato Sauce perfect for stirring into rice or couscous as well as serving with roasted meat.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 4  cups  chopped roasted tomatoes
• 2  tablespoons sun-dried tomato paste
• 8  serrano peppers or 8  green finger chilies, minced
• 10  garlic cloves
• 1  shallot, minced
• 1⁄2 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  lemon, zested and juiced

Directions

1. Combine all the ingredients in a pot over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
2. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 45 - 50 minutes or until thick.
3. Can 40 minutes in a waterbath or store up to 1 week in the fridge. Can be frozen.