Ugandan Ghee Sauce (eshabwe)

Eshabwe, also known as Ugandan Ghee Sauce, is a traditional dish from Uganda known for its rich and creamy flavor. It is often served with staple foods like matoke (cooked and mashed green bananas) or millet bread.

Ugandan Ghee Sauce (eshabwe)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups ghee
  • 1 cup finely chopped onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, heat the ghee over medium heat.
  2. Add the onions and garlic, and sauté until the onions are soft and translucent.
  3. Stir in the turmeric, curry powder, and cayenne pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Season with salt to taste.
  5. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Fat
15g
Carbohydrates
2g
Protein
1g

Supplies

Saucepan Stirring spoon

Tools

Cooking stove

Serving suggestions

Serve the Eshabwe sauce with matoke or millet bread for an authentic Ugandan experience.

Tips & tricks

Be careful not to overheat the ghee, as it can burn easily and affect the flavor of the sauce.

Cost

$10