Sumac Sauce
by Lidia Bastianich on Nov 19, 2013
This tasty recipe for Sumac sauce comes from Navajo Chef, Freddie Bitsoie, and is from PBS Food's Lidia Celebrates America; Part 4: Ancient Navajo House Blessing.
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- Side Dish
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Ingredients
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 sprig of thyme
- 1 dried bay leaf
- ¼ cup ground sumac
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup water or chicken stock
Instructions
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Combine diced onion, minced garlic, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper in saucepan.
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Add a few drops of water, and steam and sweat the ingredients.
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Add the sumac, and toast for a few minutes.
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Cover with water or chicken stock and bring to boil.
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Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
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Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprig before serving.