Canda sauce// cow skin sauce (Cameroon style)#camerooncandasauce#cameroonrecipe

groundnut paste

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and offers a similar texture.

smoked fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides protein.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and offers a neutral flavor.

green leafy vegetables

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Kale is often more affordable and nutritious.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

Mix in groundnut paste and water, stirring until smooth and combined.

Season with salt and seasoning cubes to taste.

Add chopped pepper for heat, adjusting according to preference.

Incorporate smoked fish and meat, simmering for 10 minutes to meld flavors.

Stir in green leafy vegetables and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Finish with a drizzle of palm oil for richness before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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