STEP BY STEP:
Tomato Sauce
Soften finely-chopped onions, fennel, carrots, celery and garlic in olive oil. Cook on low heat without browning for about 20 minutes.
Add the spices and tomato puree. Sauté for about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and the water. Let simmer for about 1 hour.
Add the vinegar, sugar and salt and bring to a boil.
Oven-roasted carrots
Cut the carrots into 2 cm slices, toss with the cooking oil, season with salt and pepper and cook in oven 200°C for 15-20 minutes.Serve warm.
Elderberry dip
Mix all ingredients while stirring, seasoning with salt and black pepper.
Serve cold.