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GUINEAN PEANUT SAUCE WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH
This peanut butter and butternut squash recipe is from the village of Cansamange in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa. I learned it while I was in the Peace Corps; it quickly became my favorite dish! The authentic West African preparation requires squishing this by hand until the mixture is fairly uniform - a food processor also works. Serve over medium-grained rice. Okra sauce (folere) is a traditional accompaniment.
Provided by Anne-Marie
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the butternut squash in a saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil and then simmer, covered, until the squash is tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, reserving the cooking liquid.
- Combine the peanut butter, tomato, and warm water in a bowl. The authentic way to prepare this is to squish it together by hand -- but a food processor works, too.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion slices and cook for 2 minutes. Add the peanut butter mixture, the minced garlic, the bay leaf, black pepper, and about 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer the peanut sauce, adding the reserved cooking liquid as needed, for 15 minutes. The consistency should be similar to a thick soup.
- Stir in the butternut squash and simmer for an additional 15 minutes. Add the lemon juice, and taste to adjust the seasoning.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Fat 24 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 390.8 mg, Sugar 10.4 g
GUINEAN OKRA SAUCE
This is a very typical dish found throughout West Africa, and accompanies rice and peanut sauce, among other dishes. It looks extremely unappealing, as the correct consistency is that of green slime, but the taste grows on you. Use a small amount (1/4 cup) to mix with a serving of rice and peanut sauce.
Provided by Anne-Marie
Categories Sauces
Time 13m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the frozen okra and return to a boil. Cook the okra uncovered, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, but do not rinse. Trim the stems off the okra.
- Place the trimmed okra, chile pepper, garlic, lemon juice, and salt into a food processor. Process until smooth, about 30 seconds. Season to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 10.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 146.4 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
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