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Vegetable Sauce

Cultural Context

Vegetable sauce is a staple in Nigerian cuisine, often enjoyed with rice or fufu. It showcases the vibrant flavors of local vegetables and is a great way to incorporate nutrients into meals. This dish is versatile, allowing for various vegetable combinations based on seasonal availability. In modern cooking, it has gained popularity beyond Nigeria, with adaptations appearing in vegetarian diets globally.

NigerianNGmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 red bell peppers
4 tomatoes
1 large onion
1 tablespoon ginger
3 cloves garlic
1 habanero pepper
1 cup kale
2 cups spinach
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 oz smoked mackerel
2 maggi tablets
1 tablespoon ground crayfish
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale provides similar nutrients, while collard greens are often cheaper.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: poblano peppers

💰Cheaper: green bell peppers

Poblano peppers add flavor with fewer calories, while green bell peppers are typically less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade stock is lower in sodium, and water with seasonings is a cost-effective alternative.

1

Heat olive oil in a pot.

2

Add sliced onions and fry for about 2 minutes.

3

Add half a teaspoon each of thyme and curry powder and sauté for about 30 seconds.

4

Add blended pepper mix and stir.

5

Add shrimp seasoning or maggi tablet and let fry for about 20 minutes.

6

Add ground crayfish, smoked mackerel, a bit of curry powder, and salt to taste, then stir.

7

Cook on medium-low heat for about 5 minutes.

8

Add vegetables and cover to wilt for about 2 minutes, then stir.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstewing

Equipment Needed

large potwooden spoonknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganvegetarianplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Nigerian Vegetable SauceVegetable Stew

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