Egusi Sauce

Ingredients

• palm oil or any cooking oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped (or canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, or a spoonful of tomato paste)
• hot chile pepper, cleaned and chopped (optional)
• 2 cups egusi, roasted and ground very fine
• salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper or red pepper (to taste)

Procedures

1. Combine all ingredients except egusi in saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for several minutes.
4. Stir in egusi.
5. Add water to make a smooth sauce.
6. Simmer for several more minutes.
7. Serve over boiled rice, yams, plantains, or grilled chicken, fish, or meat.