Silky peanut butter sauce with vegetables and meat — the ultimate comfort food sauce of Burkina Faso.
Sauce d'Arachide is the beloved peanut butter sauce of Burkina Faso, where vegetables like cabbage, carrots, and potatoes are braised in a velvety peanut butter gravy with meat (often beef or lamb). The sauce is rich, nutty, and deeply satisfying. It's the classic accompaniment to fufu or rice, representing the essence of Burkinabe home cooking.
Serves 4
Heat 3 tbsp oil in a large pot. Brown meat with onions for 5 minutes. Pour off excess fat if needed.
Add carrots, potatoes, and cabbage. Pour in 3 cups water and bring to a boil. Simmer covered for 20 minutes until vegetables soften.
In a separate bowl, whisk peanut butter with 1 cup warm water until smooth. Season with salt and a pinch of cayenne.
Slowly stir peanut sauce into the pot. Stir well to combine. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until sauce thickens and clings to vegetables.
Taste and adjust salt and spice. Serve hot over fufu, rice, or with bread.
Use natural peanut butter without added sugar.
The sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Don't rush the cooking; let flavors develop.
Add okra or green beans
Make with chicken instead of beef
Add dried fish for extra depth
Refrigerate up to 4 days. Freezes well for 3 months.
Sauce d'Arachide is a fundamental Burkinabe dish, representing the region's mastery of peanut-based cooking. It's often made in large quantities for family meals and celebrations.
Not inherently, but you can add cayenne, chili peppers, or serve with hot sauce on the side.
Cabbage, carrots, and potatoes are traditional. Any hearty vegetables that hold their shape work well.
Per serving · 4 servings total
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