Sweet spicy chili sauce

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Garlic clove
1Spanish onion, cut in 1/4s
2Fresh green chilies, seeded
2tablespoonsCorn oil
½teaspoonGround ginger
1canTomatoes in juice (8 oz)
cupSeedless raisins
1tablespoonLemon juice
1tablespoonDark soy sauce
2tablespoonsLight-brown sugar
Salt to taste
Fresh ground pepper to taste
Fresh parsley sprig (opt)

Directions

In a blender or food processor, finely chop garlic, onion and chilies.

Heat oil in a saucepan. Add onion mixture and ginger and cook gently 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and break up with a spoon. Stir in raisins, lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar and water.

Bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, uncovered.

Process in a blender or food processor to desired consistency. Reheat and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley sprig, if desired.

Makes 2-½ cups.

NOTE: Serve hot with grilled steak, fried chicken or grilled whitefish.