Ingredients

Method

• 4 T sunflower or olive oil
• 1 T garlic, grated
• 1 T ginger, grated
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 T smoked paprika
• 1 T tomato paste
• 50 g red pepper, diced
• 300 g tomatoes, grated
• 1 T sugar
• 1 t Apple cider vinegar
• ½ cup of water
• 1 t salt
• 1 t black pepper
• eggs, for serving (optional)

Method

Ingredients

1. Heat the oil in a hot pan. Add the garlic and ginger and saute on a medium heat for 1 minute. Add the onion, paprika and tomato paste. Season and fry for 5–10 minutes, or until soft and caramelised.

2. Add the red pepper, tomatoes and sugar and cook for 5 minutes, then add the apple cider vinegar and water. Simmer over a medium heat for 20 minutes. Serve warm as is or with eggs.

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Production and photograph: Khanya Mzongwana