
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 (800g) can whole, peeled tomatoes (with puree), pureed in a blender
- 240ml plus 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 200g firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsps. vegetable oil, like soy, or groundnut
- 1/2 medium Spanish onion, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- Pinch of crushed red pepper
STEP 1
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and crushed pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 45 seconds.
STEP 2
Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 1 minute more.
STEP 3
Add the tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and salt and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until deep red in colour and reduced to about 950ml, about 25 minutes.
STEP 4
Season with pepper to taste. Use now, or store, covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
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