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Nutritional Values
400kcal
18gProtein
25gCarbs
30gFat
5gFibre
250 gServing
* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.
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🥜 Nuts
Sauce Arachide
How to order / say it
Say it
Sauce Arachide — [sohs a-rah-sheed]
Order
Could I get Sauce Arachide, please?
Locally
Puis-je avoir de la Sauce Arachide, s'il vous plaît?
Say locally
A creamy peanut sauce often served with rice or fufu.
Why try it?
This beloved sauce offers a creamy, comforting taste that enhances everything it's paired with, embodying Abidjan's love for rich and hearty flavors.
How it tastes
The sauce is creamy and nutty, with a smooth and luscious texture that coats the palate, often delivering a subtle hint of spice.
Origin & History — first documented: 1900
Introduced in the early 1900s, Sauce Arachide quickly became a staple in Abidjan's cuisine, being embraced for its versatility and richness.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥜 100 g peanut butter
- 🥕 50 g tomato paste
- 🧄 30 g onion
- 🥩 200 ml chicken stock
- 🧂 5 g cayenne pepper
- 🫒 20 ml palm oil
Method
- 1 Sauté onions in palm oil until translucent.
- 2 Add tomato paste and cook briefly, then stir in peanut butter.
- 3 Add chicken stock and cayenne pepper, simmer until thickened.
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