🇪🇷 Eritrean Cuisine

Silsi

Tomato and Chili Sauce

Prep Time 15 min
Servings 6
Difficulty Easy
Calories 45 kcal

A fiery fresh tomato and green chili sauce served as a condiment alongside Eritrean dishes, adding vibrant heat and acidity.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend tomatoes, chilies, garlic, and onion in a blender until chunky, not completely smooth.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a small pot, add the blended mixture and cumin.
  3. 3 Simmer for ten minutes until slightly thickened and the raw edge cooks off.
  4. 4 Season with salt and lemon juice, cool slightly before serving.
  5. 5 Serve in a small bowl alongside the main injera platter as a condiment.

Did You Know?

Every Eritrean household has their own silsi recipe, and debates about the proper chili-to-tomato ratio are common at family gatherings.