African Red Dip Recipe

Name: African Red Dip
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Dry Red Wine; 1 teaspoon Ground Red Pepper; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger; 1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom; 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander; 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg; 1 teaspoon Ground Cloves; 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon; 1 teaspoon Black Pepper; 1 large Onion, quartered; 3-4 cloves Garlic, peeled; 1 tablespoon Paprika; 1 cup Bottled Chili Sauce; 2-3 Jalapeno Peppers, seeded

Spice up your seafood game with this vibrant African Red Dip! A fiery twist on classic shrimp cocktail sauce, this recipe is bursting with flavor and guaranteed to impress. Watch your guests' faces light up as they experience the exciting blend of spices. Perfect for parties or a special dinner, this dip is easy to make and even easier to love. Prep time is minimal, and the bold flavors are well worth the short wait.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 70 mins

Calories 177.3 kcal

Protein 11g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for African Red Dip

2 tablespoons Dry Red Wine
1 teaspoon Ground Red Pepper
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1 teaspoon Ground Cloves
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 large Onion, quartered
3-4 cloves Garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon Paprika
1 cup Bottled Chili Sauce
2-3 Jalapeno Peppers, seeded

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How to Make African Red Dip

**Make the Red Pepper Paste:** Combine all red pepper paste ingredients EXCEPT paprika in a blender. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
**Toast the Paprika:** Heat 1 tablespoon of paprika in a small saucepan over medium-low heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
**Combine and Simmer:** Gradually add the blended red pepper mixture to the toasted paprika, stirring continuously until smooth and well combined.
**Cook the Paste:** Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
**Cool Completely:** Allow the red pepper paste to cool completely before proceeding. This is crucial for flavor development and prevents a runny dip. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
**Prepare the Dipping Sauce:** In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of chili sauce with 2 tablespoons of the cooled red pepper paste. Adjust the amount of paste to your desired level of spiciness.
**Serve:** Serve the African Red Dip immediately with your cooked, chilled shrimp.
**Leftovers:** Leftover red pepper paste can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. It's even better the next day!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

321 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

Carbs

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Weeknight Time To Make Course Cuisine Preparation Occasion Low Protein Healthy Appetizers African Low Fat Vegan Vegetarian Dips Dietary Spicy Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Low In Something Taste Mood Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less