Tomato sauce with oranges and hops-suneli

4 servings

25 minutes

This unusual tomato sauce with oranges and khmeli-suneli offers a surprising combination of brightness and depth of flavor. Its roots trace back to European cuisine, where tomato sauces are valued for their versatility. Oranges bring a light citrus tang and fruity freshness to the sauce, while the spice of khmeli-suneli adds warm Eastern notes, enriching the flavor profile. The sauce has a balanced sweetness and spiciness, pairing excellently with meat and vegetable dishes, adding sophistication. It can be used as a marinade for roasting or as a fragrant base for stewing. Each spoonful of this sauce is a harmony of flavor contrasts, turning even simple dishes into culinary masterpieces.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 176.2
• Proteins: 1.8g
• Fats: 13g
• Carbohydrates: 14.1g

Ingredients

• Onion: 1 pc
• Tomatoes: 300 g
• Oranges: 300 g
• Tomato paste: 1 tsp
• Sweet paprika: 0.5 tsp
• Khmeli-suneli: 0.3 tsp
• Water: 0.5 glass
• Salt: to taste
• Vegetable oil: 50 ml
• Sugar: 0.5 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Chop the onion into cubes and sauté in vegetable oil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Vegetable oil: 50 ml

2. Add tomatoes, salt, and simmer for another 5 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 300 g
   • Salt:  to taste

3. Add tomato paste, mix, and add water. After 5 minutes, add diced orange flesh.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomato paste: 1 teaspoon
   • Water: 0.5 glass
   • Oranges: 300 g

4. Add spices and sugar, simmer for another 5-10 minutes, and if desired, evaporate some water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet paprika: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Khmeli-suneli: 0.3 teaspoon
   • Sugar: 0.5 teaspoon