Papaya-Tomato Sweet and Sour Sauce
Makes about 2 cups
Time 20 min
This unusual combination of ingredients cooks up into a sweet and lightly spicy sauce with a fresh tomato flavor. Spoon over roasted vegetables or use as a dipping sauce for your favorite Asian-inspired appetizer.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 (28.0-ounce) can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup dried apricots
- 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger (from about 1-inch piece of ginger)
- 1 cup diced fresh papaya
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes
Method
In a medium saucepan, combine tomatoes, orange juice, apricots, vinegar, garlic, ginger, papaya and chile flakes.
Cover and simmer until apricots are soft, about 10 minutes.
Cool slightly, then purée in an upright blender until very smooth.
Chill until ready to serve.
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 2 tablespoons, 35 calories (0 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 6g carbohydrates (1g dietary fiber, 3g sugar), 1g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 (28.0-ounce) can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup dried apricots
- 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger (from about 1-inch piece of ginger)
- 1 cup diced fresh papaya
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes