How To Make {Nyebeh Ak Sauce} Gambian Beans and sauce! Cook With Me

groundnut paste

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Peanut butter is more accessible and has a similar flavor.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: green chili

Jalapeños are milder and easier to find.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro adds freshness and is often less expensive.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and bell peppers, cooking until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate groundnut paste and mix well with the vegetables.

Pour in water gradually, stirring to achieve a smooth consistency.

Add chopped scotch bonnet pepper, salt, black pepper, coriander, and cumin.

Simmer the sauce for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Adjust seasoning with lime juice and more salt if needed.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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