West African Barbecue Sauce

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From the soul of a new cuisine: a discovery of the foods and flavors of africa." cook time does not include chill time."

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Steps

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Heat the oil in a large saucepan over high heat.

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Add the onion and saute for five minutes , or until softened and translucent.

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Add the tomatoes , ginger and garlic and bring to a simmer.

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Sir in the chili , water , coffee , tamarind paste , berbere , cumin and coriander seeds and bring to a simmer.

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Reduce the heat and simmer for 40 minutes.

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Add the honey and simmer for another 10 minutes , or until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

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Let cool.

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Store in a tightly-covered container in the refrigerator for up to five days.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, spanish onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic cloves, serrano chili, water, brewed coffee, tamarind paste, berbere, ground cumin, coriander seed, honey