Monkey Gland Sauce
Monkey Gland Sauce is a bold and flavor-packed South African sauce that promises to elevate your favorite dishes with its unique fusion of sweet, tangy, and savory notes. Made with a harmonious blend of ripe canned tomatoes, fruit chutney, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of garlic, this versatile condiment is further enhanced by a touch of soy sauce and brown sugar for depth and balance. Perfectly spiced and customizable with optional Tabasco for a kick of heat, this rich and velvety sauce is simmered to perfection and can be served over grilled meats, burgers, or even as a delectable dipping sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick yet gourmet addition to your recipe repertoire is sure to impress at any meal. Try it now to bring a taste of South African cuisine to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or olive)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup canned chopped tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons fruit chutney
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Tabasco or hot sauce (optional)
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Heat the oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until it becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the tomato paste and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, to enhance its flavor.
Pour in the canned chopped tomatoes and stir well to combine.
Add the fruit chutney, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, white vinegar, and brown sugar to the pan. Stir to mix thoroughly.
If you desire some heat, add Tabasco or your preferred hot sauce at this stage.
Pour in the water, then season with salt and black pepper. Stir everything well.
Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed. You may add a bit more sugar if you prefer a sweeter taste.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly.
Use an immersion blender or transfer the sauce to a blender and blend until smooth, if you prefer a finer consistency.
Serve the sauce warm over grilled meats, burgers, or as a dipping sauce. Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
560 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.2 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2703 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.1 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 166 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1374 mg | 29% | |
*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.
