African Tomato Sauce
Rich, vibrant, and packed with bold flavors, African Tomato Sauce is a versatile and aromatic delight that brings a taste of West African cuisine to your kitchen. Made from a hearty blend of fresh tomatoes, red bell peppers, and onion, this sauce gets its signature depth from warm spices like curry powder, ginger, and paprika, all enhanced by a touch of tomato paste for added richness. Simmered to perfection with a crumbled bouillon cube and a splash of water, it creates a savory, slightly spiced base that pairs beautifully with rice, grilled meats, or as the foundation for hearty stews. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes, this homemade sauce is an irresistible, easy-to-make staple for comforting family meals or impressing guests with its authentic, mouthwatering flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large fresh tomatoes
- 1 large onion
- 4 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 piece bouillon cube
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and roughly chop the fresh tomatoes, onion, red bell pepper, and garlic cloves.
Place the chopped tomatoes, onion, red bell pepper, and garlic into a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the ginger, curry powder, and paprika to the oil and stir for 30 seconds to release their aromas.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Pour the blended tomato mixture into the saucepan and stir well to combine with the tomato paste and spices.
Crumble the bouillon cube into the sauce and stir it in.
Add water, salt, and black pepper to the mixture and stir to incorporate.
Cover the saucepan and let the sauce simmer over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot with rice, grilled dishes, or as a base for stews. Enjoy your homemade African Tomato Sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
687 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.5 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2845 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.6 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.0 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.4 g | ||
| Protein | 15.6 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 193 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 3170 mg | 67% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
