West African Barbecue Sauce
From "the Soul of a New Cuisine: A Discovery of the Foods and Flavors of Africa." Cook time does not include chill time.
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READY IN: 1hr 10mins
SERVES: 8
YIELD: 2 1/2 cups
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 2tablespoons olive oil
- 1
- 5
- 2
- 3
- 1
- 2cups water
- 1⁄4cup brewed coffee
- 1tablespoon tamarind paste
- 2
- 1⁄4teaspoon ground cumin
- 1⁄4teaspoon coriander seed, roughly crushed
- 1⁄4cup honey
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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.
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