Ethiopian Red Pepper Sauce
When I started feeling more comfortable in the kitchen, one thing I was making a lot of was sauces. I had a sauce for this and this and that. Actually sauces have saved my dishes many times making them more… how can I put it… edible. What can I say – I was young, inexperienced and lacking confidence and my dishes reflected it. There’s one thing you need when it comes to cooking and it’s a “I believe in myself” attitude!
Since then I’ve obviously evolved and the kitchen has become my sanctuary. When it comes to creating sauces, you can bet I’m not afraid to mix ingredients together to make something different and interesting like my Ethiopian Red Pepper Sauce!
Similar to sweet & sour but with a tastier twist, this Ethiopian Red Pepper Sauce is so flavorful! This is probably my easiest and fastest sauce recipe of all although I do have many that are also quite simple to make such as my Buffalo, Teriyaki, Triple Chili, Mango Chipotle, Bacon Jam Wings, and more.
This sauce recipe requires only 3 ingredients; Spicy Red Pepper Jelly, orange juice and berbere. Berbe… what? It’s actually an amazing spice blend that originated in Ethiopia. It’s so tasty and definitely an addition you need to add to your pantry. If you cannot find it at your grocery store, you can always substitute cayenne pepper BUT it doesn’t have the depth of flavor or complexity that makes berbere spice so unique and tasty!
I like this sauce for its versatility. It can be poured on chicken wings or brushed over pork chops, lamb, etc. Next time you want a beautiful combination of flavors, try this Ethiopian Red Pepper Sauce… you’ll be surprised by the amazing results just 3 ingredients can give.
Bon Appétit
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– Iguana’s Mushroom Sauce
– Classic Marinara Sauce
– Tartar Sauce
– Citrus Cranberry Sauce
– Enchilada Sauce
– Hollandaise Sauce
– Bolognese Sauce
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Ethiopian Red Pepper Sauce
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup spicy red pepper jelly see Recipe
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice tips & tricks
- 1/2 tsp. berbere spice
Directions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine spicy red pepper jelly, orange juice and berbere. Stir until well blended and bring the mixture to a simmer; stir often.
- Reduce the sauce until thick to a syrupy consistency. Pour over wings, pork, poultry or lamb.
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