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Ubunyobwa (peanut sauce)

Smooth sauce made from peanut paste, onion and tomato, mild and slightly sweet. It traditionally accompanies vegetables, sweet potatoes or meat in Burundi.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Nutrition facts

379 kcal per serving

Protein
12.2 g
Carbohydrates
12.7 g
of which sugars
9.1 g
Fat
30.1 g
of which saturated fat
5.7 g
Fiber
4.1 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Finely slice the onions and cut the tomatoes into small dice.
  2. Heat the oil and fry the onions for 5 minutes until golden.
  3. Add the tomatoes and let them break down for 5 minutes over medium heat.
  4. Thin the peanut butter with a little warm water until smooth, then pour it into the pan with the rest of the water.
  5. Stir and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes over low heat, stirring often, until you have a creamy sauce. Adjust the seasoning.

Variations and tips

Richer sauce. Add a handful of chopped roasted peanuts at the end of cooking for extra texture.

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