Peanut Sauce over Rice (Benin)

Peanut sauce is a popular condiment in West African cuisine and adds a rich and nutty flavor to dishes.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Peanut Sauce over Rice (Benin)

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering, Stir-frying Cuisine: Beninese Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Peanut butter
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 1.5 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 2 cup Cooked rice
• 2 stalk Green onions
• 2 tablespoon Crushed peanuts

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
2. Add the tomato paste and cook for a minute.
3. Stir in the peanut butter and water until well combined.
4. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
5. Simmer the sauce for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
6. Serve the peanut sauce over cooked rice.
7. Garnish with chopped green onions and crushed peanuts.
8. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 6g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.