Groundnut sauce recipe// Ugandan food

peanuts

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almond butter offers healthy fats while sunflower seeds are often more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while the mix mimics flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in fat and can be made cost-effectively.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley provides a fresh flavor and is often less expensive.

Roast peanuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden, about 5-7 minutes.

Allow peanuts to cool, then blend until smooth.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat; sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Add blended peanuts and coconut milk; stir to combine.

Season with lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.

Incorporate any desired vegetables or proteins; simmer until cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.

Adjust seasoning as needed and sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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