Egyptian Apricot Sauce for Kofta

"From Colette Rossant, a really remarkable sauce for kofta that really can be used on all sorts of dishes--grilled lamb brochette, grilled or roasted vegetables, etc. And it's very easy to make. Substitute vegetable stock for the chicken stock and you have the makings of a lovely vegetarian meal. Most of the time is soaking time--though you can find dried Turkish apricots which are quite soft and require little or no soaking."
 
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Ready In:
2hrs 20mins
Ingredients:
6
Yields:
3.5 cups
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ingredients

  • 170.09 g dried apricots
  • 10 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 4.92 ml coriander seed, ground
  • 14.79 ml olive oil
  • 709.77 ml chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
  • salt and pepper
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directions

  • Soak the apricots in warm water for two hours or till soft; drain.
  • Puree the apricots in a food processor with the garlic, coriander and oil.
  • With the motor running, slowly add the chicken or vegetable stock.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • When the mixture is smooth, transfer to a saucepan, and stirring with a wooden spoon, bring to a simmer and cook for five minutes.
  • Enjoy!

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Reviews

  1. OOH we fell in love! I found a 'Turkish Tofu Kofta' recipe to use with this sauce & the whole dish was very well received by everyone! The sauce is so simple and delicious! thank you, kate! Made for NAME Tag 5/11. :)
     
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