African Sauce | How to Make an African Sauce | Homemade Sauce Recipe | Brown Sauce | Sauce for Roast

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds acidity with fewer calories.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness and flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy and has a high smoke point.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Smoked paprika adds depth without the heat.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

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

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced bell peppers and carrots, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes and bring to a simmer.

Add vinegar, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Reduce heat and let simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Stir in fresh herbs before serving.

Serve warm as a condiment or sauce for grilled meats.

Cooking Techniques

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