Tomato sauce with ginger

4 servings

5 minutes

Tomato sauce with ginger is a true find for lovers of vibrant flavors and Mediterranean cuisine. This sauce has Spanish roots and embodies the best traditions of spicy sauces. Its rich, slightly tangy taste with hints of fresh lemon and the warmth of ginger makes it an ideal complement to meat and vegetable dishes. The combination of aromatic spices – paprika, cumin, and oregano – gives it a deep, rich character, while canned tomatoes provide a pleasant acidity and velvety texture. This sauce can be used as a base for pasta, a marinade for meat or a dressing for spicy snacks. Easy to prepare yet incredibly rich in flavor – it can be made in just a few minutes to add warm, sunny shades of Spanish gastronomy to your dinner.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 122.3
• Proteins: 1.9g
• Fats: 10.6g
• Carbohydrates: 5.7g

Ingredients

• Canned tomatoes: 1 jar
• Grated ginger: 0.3 tsp
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
• Paprika: 1.5 tsp
• Ground cumin (zira): 1.5 tsp
• Dried oregano: 1 tsp
• Chopped cilantro (coriander): 3 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. In a bowl, mix all ingredients except for tomatoes and cilantro, and whisk.

   Required ingredients:

   • Grated ginger: 0.3 teaspoon
   • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
   • Paprika: 1.5 teaspoon
   • Ground cumin (zira): 1.5 teaspoon
   • Dried oregano: 1 teaspoon
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

2. Add crushed tomatoes and cilantro, then mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned tomatoes: 1 jar
   • Chopped cilantro (coriander): 3 tablespoons