It’s rich, spicy, and perfect for breakfast, lunch, and dinner — which is why I’m adding another two-pack of the absolutely delicious sauce to my (digital) cart right now.
What You Should Know About Sababa Foods Slightly Spicy Saturday Sauce
Launched just last year, Sababa Foods is a new brand that offers one thing and one thing only: Saturday Sauce. The Middle Eastern tomato-based sauce comes in two versions — mild and slightly spicy — and boasts a simple list of ingredients: diced tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers, extra-virgin olive oil, tomato paste, garlic, kosher salt, spices, and citric acid. The spicy jar also contains jalapeño peppers.
It’s gluten-free and vegan, and can be stored in the pantry for months — my slightly spicy jar could’ve lasted six before opening it. (It’s currently sold out on the brand’s website, but you can find two-packs at Amazon for $35.) Once you break into the jar, though, it’s go time. The brand recommends using it up within two days; trust me, that won’t be an issue.
My Honest Review of Sababa Foods Slightly Spicy Saturday Sauce
It all started with a quick shakshuka (it’s the first thing listed on the front of the jar, so I figured, why not). I filled an individual ceramic ramekin halfway with sauce, cracked in an egg, and covered it with a few dollops of sauce, leaving the yolk peeking out. Then, I popped it into my air fryer (which can also bake) and let it cook for about 10 minutes or so, keeping an eye on it so I could pull it out when the yolk was still a little jammy inside.
It was one of the most delicious breakfasts I’ve had in a while. The richness of the egg yolk went so well with the robust, spicy tomato sauce. I happily scooped it out of the ramekin and slathered it on toasted whole grain bread with really good butter. It was the epitome of a hearty Sunday breakfast on a weekday morning. What’s better than that?
I was also intrigued by the idea of using this sauce as a dip, so on a whim, I grabbed sour cream and mixed in a few hefty spoonfuls of Saturday Sauce. I liked the creaminess that the sour cream added, but I wasn’t convinced that the flavor combo worked (it was a little too tangy). Then I remembered one of my mom’s famous two-ingredient dips: a block of cream cheese with a jar of salsa. When my new jars arrive, I’m going to make that, but with Saturday Sauce instead.
As for the second jar, I have plans for shrimp and chicken dinners. Maybe I should order four jars, actually …
What’s your favorite jarred sauce? Tell us about it in the comments below.
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