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Tkemali Sauce
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Tkemali Sauce

Fresh Alucha Tkemali is a delicious sauce that perfectly complements grilled meat, fish, and vegetables. It is easy to prepare and is the best choice during the fresh Alucha season in summer.

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Servings4
Cal/serving60
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Ingredients

Servings
4

Instructions

6 steps
  1. 1

    Place the alucha plums in a saucepan, add water, and boil until softened (about 20-25 minutes).

    25 min

  2. 2

    Drain the alucha plums and let them cool. Then, pass them through a sieve or use a blender to make a puree.

    5 min

  3. 3

    Chop the cilantro, garlic, and red chili pepper (if using).

    5 min

  4. 4

    Place the alucha puree in a saucepan, add chopped herbs, garlic, pepper, pennyroyal (if using), salt, and sugar (if using).

  5. 5

    Simmer over low heat for 5-10 minutes, until the sauce thickens.

    10 min

  6. 6

    Cool and serve.

Nutrition

1 serving ≈ 180 g

Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.

60
kcal
2g
Protein
13.1g
Carbs
0.5g
Fat
4g
Fiber

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