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South African Pap and Sauce

Pap and sauce is about as classic as it gets for South African cuisine, and this tomato "sous" is the standard topping. With hints of curry powder and pepper, it's slightly rich, slightly tangy and all delicious.
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Course Dips, Dressings & Sauces
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 onions
  • 2 jalapeños
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbs curry powder
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes fire roasted optional
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 14 oz canned cherry tomatoes fresh works too

Instructions

  • Warm olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Chop onion, peppers and garlic.
  • Saute onion and peppers until soft, about 5-10 minutes. Add garlic for just a few seconds until the aroma is released. Add in curry powder and stir everything together.
  • Add crushed tomatoes and sugar and bring to a simmer. Turn down heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, depending on how much time you have. If it looks like it's drying out, add a little water.
  • Add cherry tomatoes and simmer an additional 5-10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
South African Pap and Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
56
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.3
g
2
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
157
mg
7
%
Potassium
 
308
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
10
g
3
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
601
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
 
25
mg
30
%
Calcium
 
38
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.