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Maraq Bilaash

Somali Cherry Tomato Sauce

• 2 TBS olive oil

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 1-1/2 LBS cherry tomatoes, whole

• 1 hot chili pepper, finely diced

• 4 small okra, sliced thin

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp. lemon juice

• 5 basil leaves

• Salt to taste

Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add onions; sauté for two or three minutes. Add cherry tomatoes, chili pepper and okra. Cook over medium heat until tomatoes begin to wrinkle. Stir mixture; cook an additional fifteen minutes. When tomato skins begin to split, add salt, garlic and lemon juice. Using a wooden spoon, mash the contents of the skillet. Add basil leaves; simmer for five minutes.

 

Suggestions: Serve with Muufo Baraawe (Somali Flatbread) or with pasta.

 

Related Link:

Food Fare Culinary Collection: Arabic Cookery

 

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