African Tomato Sauce

Ingredients:

3 teaspoons oil (for frying, palm oil is most authentic)

2 medium , finely chopped

1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste

3 tomatoes, chopped and mashed

1 bay leaf

Grated to taste

Salt, to taste

Cayenne pepper, to taste

Cooking Instructions:

Heat oil in a frying pan. Fry onions for a 3 minutes. Stir in all other ingredients. Add water as necessary to make a smooth sauce. Season to taste. Stir. Bring to a slow boil, reduce heat, simmer for ten minutes. Serve with grilled or roasted chicken, fish, or meat, or fried Plantains or Yams.

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