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La Sauce Verte

Cultural Context

La Sauce Verte, originating from Senegal, is a vibrant green sauce made primarily with fresh herbs and spices. It's often served as a condiment to accompany grilled meats or fish, enhancing the dish with its zesty flavor. This sauce embodies the essence of Senegalese cuisine, which celebrates bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Today, variations of La Sauce Verte can be found in many West African countries, each adapting the recipe to local tastes and available ingredients.

SenegaleseSNother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 medium onion
8 to 10 cloves garlic
3 habaneros pepper
1 bunch parsley (including stems)
green and red pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon edible powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy and maintains flavor.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño adds heat while bell pepper offers sweetness.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice provides acidity with fewer calories.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are more convenient and have a longer shelf life.

1

Start by mixing 1 medium onion, roughly chopped, with 8 to 10 cloves of garlic, 3 habaneros pepper, and 1 bunch of parsley (including the stems).

2

Mix it all together.

3

Add green and red pepper, also roughly chopped, and continue mixing.

4

Transfer the mixture into a recipient.

5

Season with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of edible powder, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

6

Add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil to help conserve the seasoning.

7

Store the green sauce in a mason jar and place it in the refrigerator for future use.

Cooking Techniques

blendingseasoning

Equipment Needed

mason jarmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

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Also Known As

Green SauceSauce Verte

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