How To Make AFRICAN PEPPER SAUCE

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: habanero peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeño peppers

Habaneros provide similar heat, while jalapeños are milder and more accessible.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is often less expensive.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable and can be less costly.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Lemon juice can be a more affordable alternative with a similar flavor.

Add Roma tomatoes to the blender as the base for blending.

Cut 1 medium onion into chunks and add to the blender.

Add Habaneros, celery leaves, fresh basil, garlic, and ginger to the blender.

Blend on low speed into a slightly chunky paste, adding water if a lighter sauce is desired.

In a medium-sized pot set on medium heat, add the blended ingredients.

Add neutral oil, Maggi seasoning cubes or buong powder, salt, and white pepper to the pot.

Bring to a simmer and cover, letting it simmer for 15 minutes without stirring to prevent splatters.

After 15 minutes, reduce heat to low and let it simmer for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

Serve the sauce warm, optionally with boiled eggs, puff puff, or fish rolls.

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