Binyebwa | Ugandan Groundnut Sauce Recipe
Uganda groundnut sauce, also called Binyebwa, is a traditional dish in Ugandan cuisine made from ground peanuts, vegetables, and spices, which are all purely natural and refined ingredients.
Equipment
Food processor or blender
saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 cups groundnut powder or groundnut paste
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium-sized onion
- 1 medium-sized tomato
- Vegetable broth (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- If using raw Uganda groundnuts, roast them in a pan over medium heat until lightly browned. Then, grind them into a powder using a food processor or blender. If using groundnut powder, skip this step.
- In a large pot or saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- You can also add some garlic for an additional flavor(optional).
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and start to break down, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the groundnut powder paste to the pot and stir well to combine with the onion, garlic, and tomato mixture.
- Slowly add the water to the pot, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce should thicken and become smooth and ashy pink in color.
- Once you notice a film of oil around the pan as the sauce thickens to a paste, you know your sauce is ready to serve.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat to let the sauce cool for a few minutes and pour it into a serving dish.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1022Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 100gProtein: 5g