ETHIOPIAN SUNFLOWER SEEDS DIPPING SAUCE
Sunflower Seeds Dipping Sauce (Yesuf Fitfit) is one of the side-dishes of Ethiopia, usually prepared during Lent. It is used with Injera (Ethiopian flat bread). There are many ways of preparing a dish from the sunflower seeds and this is one of my recipes.
Provided by yewoinfamilycooking
Categories Peppers
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse the sunflower seeds with cold water.
- In a cooking pot, cover the sunflower seeds in cold water; boil for 15 minutes or until soft.
- Drain and place the cooked sunflower seeds in a food processor; add three cups of cold water; blend until all the seeds are crushed.
- Strain the sunflower sauce into a container; discard the sunflower sediments; cover the container and keep it in fridge to cool.
- Combine the finely chopped vegetables with lemon, oil, basil, garlic, ginger, salt and black pepper; mix it well.
- Add the vegetable mixture into the sunflower sauce container, mix well and keep in the fridge.
- Break Injera (Ethiopian flat bread) in small pieces; dip the pieces in the sunflower-vegetable sauce; or use it as dipping sauce for all kinds of bread.
- Serve it cold.
- Keep the sunflower sauce in fridge.
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RGs Mahabub
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Adriana Tuyub
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Zohaib
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Muhammad Abdullahididi
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!
Rehan Patel
[email protected]This sauce is a must-try for anyone who loves Ethiopian food. It's the perfect accompaniment to any meal.
phidel adessina
[email protected]I've never had anything like this before. It's so unique and delicious. I can't wait to try it with different dishes.
alesha ritchie
[email protected]My kids love this sauce! It's a fun and healthy alternative to traditional dips like ranch or ketchup. I feel good about serving it to them as a snack.
lorne white
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to add some extra protein and healthy fats to my diet. I love snacking on it with sliced apples or celery sticks.
Reggie Brown
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. With just a few pantry staples, I can create a delicious and healthy snack or appetizer. It's perfect for busy weeknights.
Christina Jumali
[email protected]This sauce is so versatile. I've used it as a dip for vegetables, a spread for sandwiches, and even as a marinade for chicken. It's always a hit!
Wayward Sons 513
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of sunflower seeds, but I was pleasantly surprised by this sauce. The seeds add a nice crunch and the sauce itself is very flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Uchiha Sauskey
[email protected]This dipping sauce is a hit at my parties! Everyone loves the unique flavor and texture. I usually double the recipe because it always disappears so quickly.
Aris Zaman
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about a sunflower seed-based sauce, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's creamy, nutty, and has a subtle sweetness that I really enjoyed. I'll be experimenting with different herbs and spices to create different flavor variations.
Gholam Muhammad
[email protected]This sauce is a game-changer for my Ethiopian meals. It adds so much depth and flavor to everything I pair it with. I especially love it with roasted chicken and injera. Highly recommend!
sj jones
[email protected]So easy to make and packed with flavor. I love that it's a healthy snack option too. I've been eating it with veggie sticks, crackers, and even on top of salads. Yum!
Chinedu Eshi
[email protected]This dipping sauce is incredible, a real taste sensation! The crunch of the sunflower seeds with the creamy, mildly-spicy sauce is so addictive. I added a sprinkle of extra cayenne to give it a bit more of a kick. Will definitely be making this again