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Ata Dindin (Nigerian Fried Red Pepper Sauce)

Tuesday, 24 November 2009

Description

Ata is the Yoruba word for chile pepper, and Nigerian chiles range from
the tiny ata wewe to the large ata funfun. It is served like a relish or
dip with many West African dishes, particularly grilled meats.
Variation: Add 1 bell pepper, chopped

Ingredients

At a glance

Cuisine

African

Ingredient

Chile peppers

Cooking Method

Fry

Difficulty

Moderate

Heat Level

Chile

New Mexico Red

Meal/Course

Sauce/Marinade/Rub

Makes

1 1/2 cups

10 dried red New Mexican chiles, seeds and stems removed, soaked in hot
water for 1 hour
1/2 cup peanut oil
1 onion, chopped
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt

Methods/steps

Remove the chiles from the water and puree them in a blender or food
processor.
Heat the oil in a skillet, add the onion, pureed chiles, tomato sauce,
and salt. Fry over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

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