Spetzofai (greek-style sausage and green peppers)

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A countryside Greek recipe I personally go mad for!

Sausage, bell peppers and tomato, a triad of ingredients that generally make me really happy. In this specific case the add the deep-frying aspect which gives the overall plate a special twist. Well, it is super good and healthy to be on a diet but if one day you decide to break rules, then this dish if defintely the best option!

 

serves 5

ready in 1 h

 

5 small pork meat sausages

200 grams country style sausage sliced (wurstel can be good too)

1 kilo green bell pepper

400 grams tomato sauce

1 onion, chopped

1 tsp sugar

salt and pepper

500 ml frying oil

 

Cut the bell pepper into long strips.

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Heat the frying oil into a casserole and bring it to 180° C. Deep—fry the bell pepper for 4/5 minutes or until soft. Drain on blotting paper.

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In the same oil deep-fry the pork meat sausages for 7/8 minutes, and after them fry also the slices of sausage for a couple of minutes. Set aside.

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Meanwhile heat 2 tbs of frying oil and fry the chopped onion. Once fried, add the tomato sauce, the sugar and bring to a boil Let simmer for 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens.

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Season with salt if necessary. Add the small sausages and let them cook for further 10 minutes. At last add the fried bell peppers and sausage slices. Cook for further 2 minutes and serve.

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