Sauces & basics
Brodo
A Ghanaian tomato-onion sauce made with palm oil and fish, with a smooth texture and an intense flavour. It is traditionally served with boiled ripe plantains or rice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Nutrition facts
177 kcal per serving
- Protein
- 15.9 g
- Carbohydrates
- 8.2 g
- of which sugars
- 7.1 g
- Fat
- 8 g
- of which saturated fat
- 1 g
- Fiber
- 3.2 g
Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.
Instructions
- Blend the tomatoes, chilies and garlic into a smooth purée.
- Heat the palm oil and fry the sliced onion until translucent.
- Pour in the purée and let it reduce for 15 minutes over medium heat, until thickened.
- Add the flaked fish and the water, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Season and serve with boiled or fried plantains.
Variations and tips
Lighter version. Replace the palm oil with a neutral vegetable oil.
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Original Ecomely recipe.