Tomatoes serve as a critical component in West African cooking, often paired with onions and chillies to create rich sauces, soups, and stews, especially in dishes like jollof rice. A popular preparation includes making a mother sauce from tomatoes and onions, which can be spiced with garlic, ginger, and nutmeg for added flavor. One notable dish is spice-crusted lamb inspired by Freetown's street vendors, utilizing a blend of spices mixed with butter and breadcrumbs to create a unique crust, accompanied by a salad of vibrant heritage tomatoes.
Tomatoes are essential in West African cuisine, typically combined with onions and chillies to form a flavorful base for various dishes and stews.
A mother sauce of tomatoes and onions can be enhanced with spices and seasonings like garlic, ginger, and nutmeg to create a bold pepper sauce.
West African spice-crusted lamb is inspired by Freetown's night-time meat vendors, capturing vibrant flavors and nostalgic experiences.
The preparation involves marinating lamb with a spice mix featuring nutmeg, black cardamom, scotch bonnet chili, and various herbs mixed with butter and breadcrumbs.
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