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Spicy Senegalese Sauce

Cultural Context

Originating from Senegal, this sauce is a staple in West African cuisine, often served with rice or as a base for stews. It showcases the region's love for bold flavors, particularly the use of peanuts, which are both nutritious and versatile. Today, variations of this sauce can be found in many parts of the world, adapted to local tastes and ingredients.

SenegaleseSNother
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sriracha hot sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers a similar creaminess with less sugar.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats, while canola is more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Homemade broth is lower in sodium and fresher.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika adds flavor with less heat.

1

Mix mayonnaise with sriracha hot sauce together in a bowl.

2

Add olive oil to the mixture.

3

Stir in lime juice.

4

Finish with honey for a slight touch of sweetness.

5

Add a pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper to taste.

6

Mix everything until well combined.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large saucepanwooden spoonknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

veganplant-basedgluten-freenut-free

Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

Mafe SauceSenegalese Peanut Sauce

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