Umami Bomb Tomato Sauce Recipe - How to Cook Nandji from Mali

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: tofu

Turkey is leaner than chicken, while tofu is a budget-friendly protein.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

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

green beans

🥗Healthier: asparagus

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Asparagus is nutritious, while frozen peas are a cost-effective alternative.

carrots

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen carrots

Sweet potatoes add fiber and nutrients, while frozen carrots save time.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Add 500 grams of beef cubes and sear on both sides.

Season beef with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Dice 1 kilo of onions and add a quarter to the pot, sautéing until translucent.

Add 1 cup of water and bring to a boil, then let it reduce until nothing is left.

Cube 4 tomatoes and add them to the pot along with 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, mixing well.

Cover the pot and let it cook for about 10 minutes until tomatoes break down.

Add 1.5 liters of water and bring it to a boil.

Add 2 tablespoons of dried locust beans to the pot.

Chop carrots and dice 2 green bell peppers, then add them to the pot.

Add 1 Japanese eggplant and 3 habanero chilies to the mixture.

Reduce heat to a simmer and let the sauce thicken until the beef is tender.

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