{"id":"rougail_953bff56bf","slug":"rougail-tomate","title":"Rougail Tomate","description":"A vibrant, spicy tomato-based condiment from Réunion Island and the Indian Ocean, perfect for serving alongside curries, rice, and grilled meats.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"4 large ripe tomatoes","name":"Tomato","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"ripe","notes":"large","group":"Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 small red onion","name":"Red Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"raw","notes":"small red","group":"Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"3 bird's eye chili peppers","name":"Bird's Eye Chili","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"fresh","notes":"bird's eye variety","group":"Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 inch piece of ginger","name":"Ginger","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"fresh","notes":"2.5 cm (1 inch) piece","group":"Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 teaspoon salt","name":"Salt","quantity":6,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 tablespoons vegetable oil","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"neutral oil","group":"Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 bunch fresh cilantro","name":"Cilantro","quantity":1,"unit":"bunch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"bunch","form":"fresh","notes":"chopped","group":"Ingredients","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Wash and finely dice the tomatoes, removing as much liquid and seeds as possible to maintain a thick consistency.","group":"Preparation","title":"Wash and finely dice the tomatoes, removing as much liquid and seeds as possible","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Peel and finely mince the red onion. Deseed the bird's eye chilies and mince them very finely.","group":"Preparation","title":"Peel and finely mince the red onion","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Grate the fresh ginger until you have a smooth paste.","group":"Preparation","title":"Grate the fresh ginger","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, minced onion, chilies, and ginger. 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