Groundnut Sauce — Print Recipe

A rich, creamy sauce made from roasted groundnuts pounded into paste and simmered with tomatoes, onions, and spices, a beloved Ugandan accompaniment.

Ingredients

1 Pound roasted groundnuts in a mortar until they form a smooth, oily paste, or blend in a food processor until creamy.
2 Heat oil in a heavy pot, sauté onions for five minutes until translucent, then add garlic and cook one minute more.
3 Add chopped tomatoes and cook for five minutes until they break down into a thick, jammy base.
4 Stir in groundnut paste and water, mixing thoroughly until the sauce is smooth and evenly combined.
5 Simmer on low heat for twenty minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until the oil rises to the surface.
6 Season with curry powder and salt. The sauce should be thick, creamy, and coat the back of a spoon generously.

Did You Know?

In Uganda, a meal without groundnut sauce is considered incomplete by many families, and children often eat it as their first solid food.