African Peanut Dipping Sauce Recipe

Name: African Peanut Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 ripe banana, mashed; Tomato Juice (not found in recipe); Apple Juice (not found in recipe); 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter; 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed vegetable broth or 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can chicken broth (or 1 1/4 cups broth); 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional); 1 teaspoon honey or 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional); 1/4 teaspoon cumin; salt to taste; pepper to taste

This irresistible African Peanut Dipping Sauce, inspired by the legendary Moosewood Restaurant, is the perfect party appetizer or weeknight snack! Elevate your grilled, roasted, or fried vegetables and chicken with this creamy, spicy, and unbelievably flavorful sauce. Bursting with the rich taste of peanut butter and warm spices, it's so good, you'll want to dip everything in it! Stores well for up to 3 weeks in the fridge – simply reheat and enjoy!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Calories 304.6 kcal

Protein 19g

Rating 4.8 (5 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for African Peanut Dipping Sauce

1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 ripe banana, mashed
Tomato Juice (not found in recipe)
Apple Juice (not found in recipe)
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed vegetable broth or 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can chicken broth (or 1 1/4 cups broth)
1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
1 teaspoon honey or 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)
1/4 teaspoon cumin
salt to taste
pepper to taste

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How to Make African Peanut Dipping Sauce

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the cayenne pepper, ginger, and mashed banana. Saute for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Stir in the peanut butter, soy sauce (if using), honey or maple syrup (if using), and cumin. Whisk until the peanut butter is completely smooth and the sauce is creamy.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm with your favorite dippers!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

62g

Fat

19g

Carbs

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