Hungarian Sauce (former Zigeuner Sauce)

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5 from 1 vote

Hungarian Sauce (former Zigeuner Sauce)

Sauce with bold, vibrant flavors

Prep Time5

Cook Time12

Total Time17

Course: Dinner, Lunch (or Dinner), Main Course, Sauce, Side Dish, Sides

Cuisine: German, Hungarian

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: glutenfree, sauce, vegan, vegetable, vegetarian

Servings: portions

Calories: 173kcal

Author: Barbara

Equipment

1 electric pan/ cook pot totally optional

Ingredients

2 tbsp Olive Oil or other oil
½ Onion red
1 clove Garlic
2 Bell Peppers red & yellow
1 tbsp Tomato Paste
1 tsp Mustard
1 tsp Sugar
1 Pickle large
400 g canned, diced Tomatoes
15 Cocktail Onions
½ bunch Italian Parsley
some Salt & Pepper
some ground Paprika spicy or smoky or sweet or a mix of them

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Cut the 2 Bell Peppers into small stripes.
Dice the ½ Onion, 1 clove Garlic, 15 Cocktail Onions, and 1 Pickle.
Heat the 2 tbsp Olive Oil in a pan, then add the ½ Onion, 1 clove Garlic, 2 Bell Peppers and fry for a couple of minutes.
Next, add the 1 Pickle, 1 tbsp Tomato Paste, 1 tsp Mustard, 1 tsp Sugar, fry for a minute ot two.
Put in the 400 g canned, diced Tomatoes, reduce the heat and simmer until the bell peppers are soft.
Season with some Salt & Pepper and some ground Paprika to your taste of spicyness.
Chopp the ½ bunch Italian Parsley and mix into the sauce before serving.

Notes

Tips and Tricks:

Customize the spice level to suit your taste buds.
Let the sauce simmer for an extra depth of flavor.
Store in an airtight container for a quick flavor boost anytime.

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