Recipes | Traditional dish of “soutzoukakia” with falafel and rice
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SERVINGS 4
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PREPARATION 10 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 60 g onion (1 small), finely chopped
- 1 ½ tsp. minced garlic (1 large clove)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 60 ml (4 tbsp) red wine
- 500 g grated tomatoes (store-bought)
- 60 ml (4 tbsp) water
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper
- ¼ tsp sugar
- 16 -20 Falafel with chickpeas
- boiled rice for serving
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium to high heat.
- Sauté the onion, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes or until it begins to color.
- Add the garlic and stir for a minute.
- Add the paste and mix for another minute.
- Pour in the wine and leave for another minute for the alcohol to evaporate before adding the tomatoes.
- Rinse the box with water and pour it into the pan as well.
- Once the sauce has boiled, add the cumin, sugar, and salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until thickened. You may need to cover the pan for a while.
- Prepare the Falafel according to the package instructions and serve with rice and sauce
