African Tomato Sauce

Rich, vibrant, and packed with bold flavors, African Tomato Sauce is a versatile and aromatic delight that brings a taste of West African cuisine to your kitchen. Made from a hearty blend of fresh tomatoes, red bell peppers, and onion, this sauce gets its signature depth from warm spices like curry powder, ginger, and paprika, all enhanced by a touch of tomato paste for added richness. Simmered to perfection with a crumbled bouillon cube and a splash of water, it creates a savory, slightly spiced base that pairs beautifully with rice, grilled meats, or as the foundation for hearty stews. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes, this homemade sauce is an irresistible, easy-to-make staple for comforting family meals or impressing guests with its authentic, mouthwatering flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 large fresh tomatoes
• 1 large onion
• 4 cloves garlic cloves
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 piece bouillon cube
• 1 cup water
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and roughly chop the fresh tomatoes, onion, red bell pepper, and garlic cloves.

Step 2

Place the chopped tomatoes, onion, red bell pepper, and garlic into a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the ginger, curry powder, and paprika to the oil and stir for 30 seconds to release their aromas.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Step 6

Pour the blended tomato mixture into the saucepan and stir well to combine with the tomato paste and spices.

Step 7

Crumble the bouillon cube into the sauce and stir it in.

Step 8

Add water, salt, and black pepper to the mixture and stir to incorporate.

Step 9

Cover the saucepan and let the sauce simmer over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 11

Serve hot with rice, grilled dishes, or as a base for stews. Enjoy your homemade African Tomato Sauce!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1560.7 grams (1560.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	687

Total Fat 42.50g	54%
Saturated Fat 6.10g	31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2845mg	124%
Total Carbohydrate 75.60g	27%
Dietary Fiber 19.00g	68%
Total Sugars 41.40g
Protein 15.60g	31%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 193mg	15%
Iron 7mg	36%
Potassium 3170mg	67%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.2%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 40.5%