Tunisian Sauce Kerkennaise

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 12
Savory Tunisian Sauce Kerkennaise to elevate your dish
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Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

2 hours 10 min

Level

Easy

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Ingredients

2 tomatoes , finely chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon caraway seed , ground
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons fresh parsley , finely chopped
2 tablespoons green onions , finely chopped
1 garlic clove , finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot chili pepper , minced ( Scotch bonnet or Habanero )
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
150
Sugar
1g
Fat
15g
Tunisian cuisine is known for its mix of flavors and spices. Tunisian Sauce Kerkennaise is a traditional sauce that originated from the island of Kerkennah. It's a combination of tomatoes, olive oil, spices, and herbs that create a unique flavor and aroma. This sauce is used to add depth to many Tunisian dishes, such as grilled meats, fish, and vegetables. With this recipe, you can recreate the authentic Tunisian flavor in your own kitchen, and elevate your dishes to a whole new level.

Instructions

1.In a blender, blend the finely chopped tomatoes until smooth.
2.In a large bowl, combine the tomato puree, olive oil, white wine vinegar, ground caraway seed, ground coriander, finely chopped parsley and green onions, minced garlic, salt, hot chili pepper, fresh ground black pepper, and sugar. Mix well.
3.Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap, and refrigerate the sauce for at least 2 hours before serving.

PROS

Tunisian Sauce Kerkennaise adds a unique flavor and aroma to your dishes, elevating them to a whole new level.
It’s a versatile sauce that pairs well with grilled meats, fish, and vegetables.

Easy to prepare, and it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, saving you time in the kitchen.

CONS

Tunisian Sauce Kerkennaise contains hot chili pepper, which might be too spicy for some people.
It’s also high in calories and fat due to the olive oil.
So it should be used in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tunisian Sauce Kerkennaise contains tomatoes which are high in lycopene, an antioxidant that has been linked to reducing the risk of some cancers.
The olive oil in this sauce is considered healthy fat and might have benefits such as reducing the risk of heart disease.

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