Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- one dozen chile peppers (i.e., hot red peppers!)
- one small sweet green pepper (or bell pepper)
- one clove garlic
- one medium onion
- two cans tomato paste
- four tablespoons vinegar
- one teaspoon sugar
- one teaspoon salt
Directions
Remove stems and seeds from peppers. -- Careful! Wear kitchen gloves! Do NOT touch your eyes or face while handling hot peppers! Wash your hands with soap and water after you have handled hot peppers -- Grind hot peppers, green pepper, garlic, and onion (or use food processor).
Combine all ingredients in sauce pan.
Simmer for an hour or two.
Add cayenne pepper if desired.
Put in jars and refrigerate.
Serve with everything.
Category:Central African Recipes
Category:Central African Appetizers