African Tomato Sauce

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African Tomato Sauce

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3 teaspoons oil ( for frying, palm oil is most authentic)
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 (4 ounce) cans tomato paste
3 tomatoes, chopped and mashed
1 bay leaf
grated nutmeg ( to taste)
salt ( to Taste)
cayenne pepper ( to taste)

Heat oil in a frying pan. Fry onions for a 3 minutes. Stir in all other ingredients. Add water as necessary to make a smooth sauce. Season to taste. Stir. Bring to a slow boil, reduce heat, simmer for ten minutes. Serve with grilled or roasted chicken, fish, or meat, or fried Plantains or Yams.
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