Ingredients

Method

• 2 T sunflower oil
• 4 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 red chilli, sliced
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 cup water
• 2 T sugar
• ½ t salt
• a pinch freshly ground black pepper

Method

Ingredients

1. Fry the onions in the oil until soft and translucent. Add the remaining ingredients and cook over a low heat for 20–30 minutes, or until reduced by a third and thick.

Cook’s note: Use very ripe tomatoes. This is best served as a meze with bread.

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Photographs: Russell Smith
Production: Khanya Mzongwana
Food Assistant: Emma Nkunzana