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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.

Tomato sauce with oranges and hops-suneli
Energy value per serving
Calories
176.2kcal
Proteins
1.8grams
Fats
13grams
Carbohydrates
14.1grams
Ingredients
4servings
Onion
1 
pc
Tomatoes
300 
g
Oranges
300 
g
Water
0.5 
glass
Salt
 
to taste
Sugar
0.5 
tsp
Cooking steps
  • 1

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

    Required ingredients:
    1. Onion: 1 piece
    2. Vegetable oil: 50 ml
  • 2

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

    Required ingredients:
    1. Tomatoes: 300 g
    2. Salt:  to taste
  • 3

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

    Required ingredients:
    1. Tomato paste: 1 teaspoon
    2. Water: 0.5 glass
    3. Oranges: 300 g
  • 4

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

    Required ingredients:
    1. Sweet paprika: 0.5 teaspoon
    2. Khmeli-suneli: 0.3 teaspoon
    3. Sugar: 0.5 teaspoon