Salsa Rossa

By OcadoLife
Based on the classic Italian sauce, this Salsa Rossa from chef, TV presenter and YouTube star Hasan Semay – aka Big Has – brings a fiery kick and rich, sweet tomato tang to all kinds of dishes. It’s especially good with…
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Time and servings

Total time
Serves 880 kcal/serving
Prep time
Cooking time

Ingredients

9 total
  • 2 (400g) tins plum tomatoes, drained
  • 3 red chillies (approx.), pierced with a knife
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for pouring
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 tbsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 3 tbsp runny honey

Method

4 steps
  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6. Put the tomatoes, chillies and garlic in a roasting tin with the olive oil and a good pinch of sea salt. Cook for 30-40 mins, until the liquid has reduced and thickened.

  2. Step 2

    2. Meanwhile, toast the fennel and coriander seeds in a small frying pan until fragrant, then grind to a fine powder using a pestle and mortar or spice grinder.

  3. Step 3

    Blitz the tomato mixture in a blender. Add the toasted spice powder, vinegar and honey; blend again.

  4. Step 4

    Transfer to a serving bowl; cover in a thin layer of oil – you want it to run through the sauce and pick up all the flavours. Serve at room temperature. Chill leftovers in an airtight container (covered by oil) for up to 2 weeks.