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TURBO DE SALAD RECIPE (GROUNDNUT PASTE & SARDINES) | CAMEROONIAN 🇨🇲 STREET FOOD

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Groundnut Paste & Sardines Salad

Cultural Context

Groundnut Paste & Sardines Salad is a staple in Cameroon, where groundnuts (peanuts) are a key ingredient in many dishes. This salad reflects the country's vibrant culinary culture, combining the richness of groundnut paste with the protein of sardines. It's often enjoyed as a quick meal or light lunch, showcasing the simplicity and freshness of local produce. Today, variations can be found in many West African countries, adapting to local tastes and available ingredients.

CameroonianCMmain
15 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
1 cup groundnut paste
2 cans canned sardines
1 medium onion
2 medium tomatoes
1 large cucumber
1 bell pepper
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup fresh parsley

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

groundnut paste

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter provides similar creaminess with fewer calories.

canned sardines

🥗Healthier: canned tuna

💰Cheaper: canned mackerel

Canned mackerel is often less expensive and offers a similar flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable while still providing fat.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is more economical and has a longer shelf life.

1

Open the can of sardines and drain the liquid.

2

In a mixing bowl, combine groundnut paste and olive oil until smooth.

3

Chop the onion, tomato, cucumber, and bell pepper into small pieces.

4

Add the chopped vegetables to the bowl with groundnut paste.

5

Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and season with salt and pepper.

6

Gently fold in the sardines, being careful not to break them apart.

7

Mix everything until well combined and adjust seasoning if necessary.

8

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

peanutsfish

Also Known As

Peanut and Sardine SaladSalade de Sardines aux Arachides

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