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Louie's Tomato Sambal

The Washington Post, August 15, 2007
  • Cuisine: American
  • Course: Condiment, Side Dish
  • Features: Fast, Healthy

Summary:

Serve this substantial sambal over rice or pasta with a garnish of chopped cilantro, or use it as a sandwich filling. It tastes best when served warm, and it reheats well.

It can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Makes 4 cups

Ingredients:

  • 4 to 6 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1/2 medium red onion (about 2/3 cup), finely chopped
  • 3 medium cloves garlic, cut into very thin strips (julienne)
  • 1 6-ounce can oil-packed tuna, drained
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 cube chicken bouillion, such as Knorr brand
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 5 medium plum tomatoes, quartered and seeded
  • 2 small jalapeño peppers, stemmed, seeded and cut into quarters

Directions:

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring, until they have softened. Add the tuna and cook for 3 minutes, stirring to break up any chunks. Add the paprika, cayenne pepper, bouillion cube and water, stirring to combine. Cook for 3 minutes (making sure the cube has dissolved), then add the tomatoes and jalapeño peppers. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the tomatoes have softened. Serve warm.

Recipe Source:

From Kitty Naing of Bethesda.

Tested by Adrienne Cook for The Washington Post.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Per 1/4-cup serving
Calories: 58
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: 4g 6
Saturated Fat: n/a 0
Cholesterol: 3mg 1
Sodium: 115mg5
Total Carbohydrates: 2g 1
Dietary Fiber: 1g 4
Sugar: n/a
Protein: 3g
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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