The Ultimate Ugandan Gnut Paste Sauce For Your Dried Fish

groundnut paste

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Peanut butter is more accessible and offers a similar flavor.

dried fish

🥗Healthier: grilled fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Canned fish is often less expensive and easier to prepare.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is a cost-effective alternative with a neutral flavor.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Jalapeños provide heat at a lower cost.

Wash the dried fish and break it into little pieces, removing bones if desired.

Transfer the fish to a saucepan and add a lot of water.

Add salt and black pepper to the saucepan.

Add chopped onions and tomatoes to the saucepan and cover it.

Cook for about 20 minutes.

Add okra and eggplants to the saucepan and cook for another 10 minutes.

In a separate bowl, add hot water to the groundnut paste and mix until smooth, adding more hot water if necessary.

Add the groundnut paste mixture to the sauce while mixing to ensure even distribution.

Let it cook for about 15 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

Serve with your choice of food such as sweet potatoes, cassava, or pocho.

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