African Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 teaspoons oil (for frying, palm oil is most authentic)
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3 tomatoes, chopped and mashed
• 1 bay leaf
• grated nutmeg (to taste)
• salt (to Taste)
• cayenne pepper (to taste)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a frying pan.

2. 2

   Fry onions for a 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in all other ingredients.

4. 4

   Add water as necessary to make a smooth sauce.

5. 5

   Season to taste.

6. 6

   Stir.

7. 7

   Bring to a slow boil, reduce heat, simmer for ten minutes.

8. 8

   Serve with grilled or roasted chicken, fish, or meat, or fried Plantains or Yams.