Tkemali Sauce

Ingredients

FOR THE TKEMALI SAUCE

Steps

1. Step 1

   Rinse the sour plums and remove any stems or leaves. Place them in a medium saucepan with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the plums are soft and the liquid has reduced slightly.

   • 1 ½ cupssour plums
   • ½ cupwater

2. Step 2

   While the plums are cooking, mince the garlic cloves and chop the fresh dill and cilantro.

   • 6 clovesgarlic cloves
   • ¼ cupfresh dill
   • ¼ cupfresh cilantro

3. Step 3

   Once the plums are cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool slightly. Add the minced garlic, chopped dill, and chopped cilantro to the saucepan. Season with salt.

   • 6 clovesgarlic cloves
   • ¼ cupfresh dill
   • ¼ cupfresh cilantro
   • ½ tspsalt

4. Step 4

   Blend the mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth. Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any solids and achieve a smooth consistency.

   • 1 ½ cupssour plums
   • 6 clovesgarlic cloves
   • ¼ cupfresh dill
   • ¼ cupfresh cilantro
   • ½ tspsalt