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Ghana Vegetable Sauce

Cultural Context

Originating from the rich agricultural traditions of Ghana, this vegetable sauce is a staple in many households, often served with rice or fufu. It embodies the use of local produce and reflects the communal spirit of sharing meals. Today, variations can be found across West Africa and beyond, adapting to seasonal ingredients and personal tastes.

GhanaianGHmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 carrots
2 aubergine (eggplants)
2 zucchini
3 medium-sized onions
1/2 white cabbage
oyster mushrooms
button mushrooms
red bell pepper
orange bell pepper
green bell pepper
green beans
3 chopped tomatoes
1 tube tomato puree
1 tablespoon crayfish powder
1 tablespoon brown flavor stock
1 tablespoon thyme
1 tablespoon hot curry powder
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon salt
sunflower oil
fresh garlic
ginger

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is nutrient-dense and collard greens are often more affordable.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: poblano peppers

💰Cheaper: green bell peppers

Poblano peppers add flavor with fewer calories, while green bell peppers are cheaper.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade stock is healthier, while seasoned water can save costs.

1

Chop the cabbage roughly and boil it with a little salt for 15-20 minutes.

2

Heat sunflower oil in a pan and add chopped onions; cook for about 3 minutes until translucent.

3

Add a full tube of tomato puree to the onions and cook for 5-7 minutes.

4

Stir in 1 tablespoon of curry powder and 1 tablespoon of thyme; cook for another 3 minutes.

5

Add the homemade tomato sauce made from blended tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and spring onions; cook for 20-25 minutes on medium heat, covered.

6

Add all the chopped vegetables (except the cabbage) to the sauce and cover; cook for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7

After 15 minutes, add the cooked cabbage to the mixture and stir.

8

Add the spices: 1 tablespoon of crayfish powder, 1 tablespoon of brown flavor stock, and stir well.

9

Add spring onions and let it cook for another 10 minutes on low heat.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

pancutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Also Known As

Ghanaian Vegetable StewGhana Vegetable Soup

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