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Sauce Gombo

Tuesday, 24 November 2009

Description

Gombo means okra in West Africa, and that vegetable is the primary
thickening agent of this simple sauce from Ghana. The sauce can be
served like a soup or poured over potatoes, plantains, or other starchy
tubers.

Ingredients

At a glance

Cuisine

African

Ingredient

Vegetable

Cooking Method

Fry

Difficulty

Easy

Heat Level

Chile

Chile Powder

Meal/Course

Sauce/Marinade/Rub

Makes

about 2 cups

1 pound fresh okra, sliced into rounds
1 cup water
1 teaspoon hot chile powder, such as cayenne
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tomato, coarsely chopped

Methods/steps

Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan and cook over medium heat for for
8 to 10 minutes, or until the okra is tender. Serve it as is or puree it
in a blended for a smoother sauce.

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