Famous Liberian pepper sauce

hot peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Bell peppers reduce heat while maintaining flavor.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a richer flavor.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity.

Clean and prep all vegetables including peeling bell pepper, onions, and garlic.

Debone the dried herrings and set aside.

Cut up and wash the smoked salty fish, then set aside.

Blend the vegetables until chunky, do not puree, and do not add water.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot until hot.

Add the blended ingredients to the pot and cook on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Once done, the onion should not be raw and the sauce should be cooked down.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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