Filfel Chuma (Libyan Spicy Tomato Sauce)
Libya
Published method, 10 steps.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4–5 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2–3 hot chile peppers (such as cayenne pepper or serrano pepper), finely chopped
- 4–5 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (adjust according to spice preference)
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped, for garnish