Spicy Soujouk with Tomatoes
Soujouk is a spiced, dry, fermented sausage popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. This quick and flavorful appetizer sautés the sausage with fresh tomatoes and a hint of garlic. It's perfect served with warm pita bread.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 25 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 387 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 300 gsoujouk sausage, sliced into 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) rounds
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 2 pcstomato, diced
garnish
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped
Equipment
serving dish · large skillet · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Slice the soujouk sausage into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Ensure uniform slices for even cooking.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 3
Add the sliced soujouk to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and slightly crispy.
About 6 min
Cook’s note: Soujouk releases its own fat, so you may not need much olive oil.
- 4
Drain any excess fat from the skillet, leaving a small amount for flavor.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Carefully tilt the pan and use a spoon or paper towel to remove fat.
- 5
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Do not burn the garlic; it should just become aromatic.
- 6
Stir in the diced tomato and cook for another 3-5 minutes, until the tomatoes soften slightly and release their juices.
About 4 min
- 7
Remove from heat and transfer the soujouk mixture to a serving dish.
- 8
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 386.9kcal
- Protein
- 21.4g
- Carbs
- 5.3g
- Fat
- 31.4g
- Fibre
- 1.6g
- Sugar
- 3.2g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store any leftover soujouk in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
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