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“Soutzoukakia” with falafel and rice

  • SERVINGS 4
  • 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

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium to high heat.
  2. Sauté the onion, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes or until it begins to color.
  3. Add the garlic and stir for a minute.
  4. Add the paste and mix for another minute.
  5. Pour in the wine and leave for another minute for the alcohol to evaporate before adding the tomatoes.
  6. Rinse the box with water and pour it into the pan as well.
  7. Once the sauce has boiled, add the cumin, sugar, and salt and pepper.
  8. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until thickened. You may need to cover the pan for a while.
  9. Prepare the Falafel according to the package instructions and serve with rice and sauce
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