How to make ugandan common gnuts sauce //simple gnut sauce recipe, //typical African food #food

groundnuts

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almond butter provides a similar creamy texture with less fat.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds healthy fats and flavor.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño offers a similar heat level with availability.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice can substitute for acidity without changing flavor.

Roast groundnuts in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.

Let groundnuts cool, then blend them into a smooth paste with a little water.

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

Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

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

Add the groundnut paste to the pot, mixing well with the tomato mixture.

Gradually add water to achieve desired sauce consistency, stirring constantly.

Season with salt and chopped green chili, adjusting to taste.

Simmer the sauce for 10-15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Finish with lime juice for brightness before serving.

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