Egyptian Apricot Sauce for Kofta

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 2

Savory Egyptian Apricot Sauce recipe to enhance your Kofta dish

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

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Egyptian Apricot Sauce is a popular side dish that is served with Kofta, a traditional Middle Eastern meatball dish. The sauce is mildly sweet and tangy, with a hint of spice from the coriander seeds. Its texture is thick and creamy, making it a perfect dip for pita bread or as a topping for rice dishes. The sweetness from the apricots and the savory flavor from the chicken stock make this sauce an excellent accompaniment to the spiced Kofta dish. This recipe is easy to follow and requires minimal effort, making it an excellent sauce to add to your recipe book.

Instructions

1.	Bring the chicken stock to boil in a saucepan, then add salt and pepper to taste.
2.	Add the chopped garlic, coriander, and the dried apricots to the pot. Cover the pot with a lid and turn the heat down to low.
3.	Let the mixture simmer for 30-40 minutes until the apricots have softened and the mixture has thickened.
4.	Use an immersion blender to puree the sauce until smooth.
5.	Add the olive oil and continue blending until the oil is fully incorporated.
6.	Adjust seasoning if necessary and enjoy with your Kofta dish.

PROS

This sauce is packed with flavor and elevates the taste of any dish it is served with.

It is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients.

CONS

The apricots in the sauce can add sweetness, which may not be to everyone’s liking.

If too much salt is added, the sauce can become salty and overpower the rest of the dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This sauce contains garlic which has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer.
The apricots in this recipe are rich in vitamin A and fiber, which can aid in eye health and digestion.

	3 cups chicken stock ( or vegetable stock )
	salt and pepper
	6 ounces dried apricots
	10 garlic cloves , chopped
	1 teaspoon coriander seed , ground
	1 tablespoon olive oil