The Mother Africa (Peanut) Sauce Recipe

Name: The Mother Africa (Peanut) Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/2 white onion, diced; 1/2 cup large-diced carrots (1 medium carrot); 1 plum tomato, chopped; 1/4 cup finely diced celery (1 rib); 1 clove garlic, minced (1 teaspoon); 1 bay leaf; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (1/4 bunch); 1 bird's-eye chile, seeded and minced (1 teaspoon); 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup unsweetened, creamy peanut butter; 4 cups vegetable stock

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 white onion, diced
1/2 cup large-diced carrots (1 medium carrot)
1 plum tomato, chopped
1/4 cup finely diced celery (1 rib)
1 clove garlic, minced (1 teaspoon)
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (1/4 bunch)
1 bird's-eye chile, seeded and minced (1 teaspoon)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup unsweetened, creamy peanut butter
4 cups vegetable stock

1
Heat the oil in a 4-quart pot over medium heat, add the cumin, and fry for 1 minute, stirring constantly. The cumin will become very aromatic and a few shades darker.
2
Add the onion, carrots, tomato, celery, garlic, bay leaf, cilantro, chile, salt, and lemon juice, stirring to coat the vegetables in the toasted cumin oil. Saute until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Once the tomato paste is incorporated, add the peanut butter and cook until the oil separates from the peanut butter, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the stock and stir, making sure to bring up all of the tomato paste and peanut butter from the bottom of the pot so it is well blended. Increase the heat to medium-high to bring the sauce to a simmer. Cook, stirring, for 45 minutes.
5
Remove bay leaf. Using an immersion blender, puree the sauce in the pot until smooth. Season with salt to taste.

435

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/2 white onion, diced, 1/2 cup large-diced carrots (1 medium carrot), and more.

Yes, The Mother Africa (Peanut) Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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The Mother Africa (Peanut) Sauce

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