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Traditional African Peanut Sauce Recipe

Traditional African Peanut Sauce Recipe

Prep.
15 min
Cuisson
35 min
Total
50 min
Servings
4 personnes
Niveau
Moyen
Cuisine
Afrique de l'Ouest — Afrique de l'Ouest

Ingrédients

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Ingrédients

Préparation

  1. 1
    Préparer l'aromatique : Émincez les oignons. Écrasez ail et gingembre.
  2. 2
    Faire revenir : Faites chauffer l'huile dans une cocotte. Ajoutez oignons, ail, gingembre. Revenir 5-7 min jusqu'à coloration.
  3. 3
    Ajouter les tomates : Incorporez tomates concassées et pâte de tomate. Cuisez 5 min.
  4. 4
    Délayer la pâte d'arachide : Dans un bol, délayez la pâte d'arachide avec 250 ml d'eau chaude. Obtenez une crème lisse.
  5. 5
    Combiner : Versez la sauce d'arachide dans la cocotte. Mélangez bien. Ajoutez le reste d'eau, bouquet garni, cube. Salez, poivrez.
  6. 6
    Mijoter : Portez à frémissement puis baissez à feu doux. Laissez mijoter 25-35 min. Remuez régulièrement pour éviter que la sauce attache.
  7. 7
    Finaliser : La sauce doit napper la cuillère. Goûtez et rectifiez. Ajoutez piment selon votre tolérance.
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In brief

  • Traditional Peanut Sauce: a creamy, protein-rich West African staple sauce
  • Origin: West Africa
  • Essential ingredients: pure peanut paste, 2 yellow onions, 4 cloves of garlic, fresh ginger, crushed tomatoes
  • A shared dish, central to family meals and ceremonies.

Origins and cultural history of Traditional Peanut Sauce

Traditional Peanut Sauce takes its roots in West Africa. Peanut sauce is one of the pillars of West African cooking. Found in Senegal, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea and Burkina Faso, it accompanies meats, fish, vegetables and even vegetarian dishes. Creamy, rich in protein and deeply fragrant. It is an integral part of the local culinary heritage and continues to be passed down from generation to generation, from family kitchens to the tables of Afro-Caribbean diaspora restaurants in France.

Its preparation brings the family together around traditional flavours and embodies a moment of sharing and conviviality.

What are the essential ingredients of Traditional Peanut Sauce

The preparation of Traditional Peanut Sauce relies on a few essential ingredients found in most African and Caribbean online grocery stores, including NKOSI.

  • pure peanut paste
  • 2 yellow onions
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • fresh ginger
  • crushed tomatoes

Nutritional benefits of Traditional Peanut Sauce

Traditional Peanut Sauce provides several interesting nutrients: proteins, fibre, minerals and vitamins depending on the ingredients used. It is a balanced dish rooted in the healthy culinary tradition of Africa and the Caribbean.

Frequently asked questions about Traditional Peanut Sauce

Can Traditional Peanut Sauce be prepared the day before?

Yes, Traditional Peanut Sauce can be prepared the day before and reheated the next day over low heat. Resting allows the flavours to intensify.

How can Traditional Peanut Sauce be adapted for vegetarians or children?

You can adapt the recipe by replacing the meat with smoked tofu or vegetables, and reduce the chilli for children.

Where to find the ingredients for Traditional Peanut Sauce in France?

NKOSI offers the essential ingredients through its online shop nkosiagro.com, with fast delivery in mainland France.

Find them in the NKOSI shop

And for more flavours, browse our NKOSI catalogue — African and Caribbean grocery online.

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