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Rougaille Pistache (Mauritian Peanut Sauce)

A recipe for Rougaille Pistache (Mauritian Peanut Sauce)! This flavorful tomato and peanut-based sauce comes together in under 30 minutes for the perfect accompaniment to bread, rice, or pasta.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mauritian
Keyword Africa, African, Mauritian, Mauritius, peanut, sauce, tomato
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 1 Cup

Ingredients

  • 4 medium tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1-2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Finely chop the tomatoes or puree until smooth in a blender.
  • In a large skillet, drizzle oil over medium heat. Add the onion and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  • Mix in the garlic and cook just until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in the chopped or pureed tomatoes. Cook, stirring often, until most of the juices have evaporated and mixture is mostly dry.
  • Stir in the ketchup and cook for another minute. Mix in the peanut butter, then salt and cilantro. Season as needed to taste.
  • Serve with flat bread, rice, or even pasta.