african red dip with shrimp
African Red Dip with Shrimp The West African ata sauce is based on a homemade red pepper paste. The paprika is "toasted" before it is added to bring out its characteristic flavor.
Ingredients
- 1cupchili sauce
- 2tablespoonred pepper paste
- 1dozen chilled cooked shrimp
- 1/4cupdry red wine
- 1teaspoonground red pepper
- 3/4teaspoonsalt
- 1/4teaspoonground ginger
- 1/8teaspoonground cardamom
Directions
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African Red Dip with Shrimp The West African ata sauce is based on a homemade red pepper paste
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The paprika is "toasted" before it is added to bring out its characteristic flavor
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Ata Sauce 1 cup chili sauce 2 tablespoons Red Pepper Paste 1 dozen chilled cooked shrimp Mix chili sauce and Red Pepper Paste
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Serve with chilled cooked shrimp
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Red Pepper Paste 1/4 cup dry red wine 1 teaspoon ground red pepper 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
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Cover and blend on high speed until smooth, scraping sides of blender frequently
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Heat paprika in 1-quart saucepan for 1 minute
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Add spice mixture gradually, stirring until smooth