Somali Hot Sauce (Shigni)

This is a nice hot sauce that is usually eaten with rice or spaghetti. The Tamarind/Xamar/Raqay can be found in most Indian grocery stores. If you cannot find the paste then you can add extra of the regular Tamarind.

Cook time about 5 minutes

Serves about 15-20

2 Large Chili Peppers

2 Roma Tomatoes or 1 Large Tomato

1 Tablespoon of Cilantro

1 1/2 Teaspoons of Lemon Juice

1/4 Teaspoon of Salt

1 Date

1 Tablespoon of Tamarind/Xamar/Raqay Paste

1 chunk (about 1 Tablespoon) of Tamarind/Xamar/Raqay

Add all ingredients to a blender and blend on high for 3-4 minutes.

Open the blender and scrap the sides to make sure all the Tamarind/Xamar/Raqay is well blender.

Blend for another 3- seconds to 1 minute

Serve.

Refrigerate any leftovers.