How to make the Best Cameroonian Njangsa Sauce with no nonsense added. Easy One Pot Meal in no time.

njangsa seeds

🥗Healthier: ground nuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Ground nuts provide a similar nutty flavor and texture.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil is healthier while still offering richness.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

Add tomatoes, ½ onion, ginger, garlic, njangsa, and peppers, in a blender or processor and blend till smooth.

In a large bowl, add the sliced and washed chicken, the blended mix, salt, seasoning powder, white pepper, and black pepper. Mix till well combined.

In a hot pot, add oil and let it heat up for about 1 minute, sauté the ½ diced onion until translucent.

Now add the chicken mix, and water, stir, and cover the pot. Cook till the chicken is tender.

Check the pot every 5 minutes to add water if needed and to avoid burning.

Garnish with the chopped parsley or green onion and let it simmer for another 1 minute.

Taste to adjust any seasonings.

Serve with a side of choice.

Cooking Techniques

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