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Spiced Tomato Sauce

This Moroccan-style dipping sauce would also be delicious on grilled chicken or fish.

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 1 hr

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1

/3 cup finely chopped onion

1

garlic clove, finely chopped

1

1/2 teaspoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger

3

/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1

/2 teaspoon hot paprika

1

/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Pinch of cayenne

Pinch of ground cloves

1

tablespoon olive oil

1

1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar

1

(14 1/2- to 15-oz) can whole tomatoes in juice, coarsely chopped (reserving juice)

2

tablespoons light brown sugar

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook onion, garlic, ginger, and spices in oil in a 1- to 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring, until onion is softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in vinegar and simmer over moderately low heat 1 minute. Add tomatoes (with juice) and brown sugar, then increase heat to moderate and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    Purée sauce in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Serve at room temperature.