Traditional Spetsofai

Serves: 4 servings
Time: 60 min.
Difficulty: medium

Nutritional value
KJ KCAL Proteins (g) Fat (g) Carbohydrates (g)
1 portion/190g 2137 510,3 15,7 40,9 6,2
Preparation

To prepare this delicious Greek dish, place a saucepan over high heat, add one tbsp of olive oil and sauté the sausages, until nicely coloured. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on some kitchen paper and leave them aside. Into the same pan, add the rest of the olive oil, the chopped onion and season with freshly ground pepper; sauté for a minute. Add the garlic and tomato puree and sauté for one more minute. Add the peppers and continue sautéing. Deglaze with the red wine, scraping the bottom of the pan, with all the delicacies, and wait for it to evaporate. Then add the sugar, the canned tomatoes, a cup of water, the herbs and spices, turn the heat down to medium and cook for 25-30 minutes with the lid on, until the peppers tenderise. Add the sausages and cook a little bit longer, until the sauce thickens. Check for seasoning; if you’re using too spicy or salty sausages, you’ll probably won’t need to add any salt or pepper. Serve while still hot with some crusty bread aside or as a main dish with rice.

Ingredients
_ 4 spicy country sausages, sliced in 1cm
_ 1 red onion, roughly chopped
_ 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
_ 1 green pepper, roughly chopped
_ 1 sweet red pepper, roughly chopped
_ 1 tin of chopped tomatoes or 3 fresh tomatoes
_ 1 tbsp tomato puree
_ a cup of water
_ 1 cup olive oil (perfect choice from Koropi, Area of Melea)
_ a glass of red wine
_ 1 tsp sugar
_ 1 chili peppers
_ a pinch of sweat paprika
_ Salt and freshly ground pepper
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Before proceeding in preparation of the dishes, please consult with EFSA on advice and regulation.