Tomato-Free Chili Sauce

Tomato-Free Chili Sauce is a medium African recipe that serves 4. 700 calories per serving. Recipe by LA CUISINE D’AMA on YouTube.

Prep: 11 min | Cook: 26 min | Total: 47 min

Cost: $6.35 total, $1.59 per serving

Ingredients

  • 150 g Fresh ginger (peeled and coarsely chopped)
  • 6 pieces Garlic cloves (peeled)
  • 2 pieces Medium onions (peeled and quartered)
  • 2 pieces Hot chilies (seeded if you want less heat)
  • 1 piece Beef bouillon cube (crumbled)
  • 1 piece Shrimp bouillon cube (crumbled)
  • 310 ml Vegetable oil (250 ml for cooking, 60 ml for the blender)
  • to taste Salt (add at end of cooking)

Instructions

  1. Ingredient preparation

    Peel the ginger, garlic cloves and onions. Cut the ginger into large pieces, the onions into quarters and keep the garlic whole.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Blending

    Place the ginger, onions, garlic, both bouillon cubes (beef and shrimp), hot chilies and 60 ml vegetable oil into the blender.

    Time: PT5M

  3. Blending

    Blend on high speed until a smooth, homogeneous paste forms.

    Time: PT1M

  4. Heating the oil

    Pour 250 ml vegetable oil into a saucepan and heat over medium heat until it is hot but not smoking.

    Time: PT3M

    Temperature: moyen

  5. Incorporating the mixture

    Slowly pour the blender contents into the hot oil while constantly stirring with the wooden spoon.

    Time: PT1M

  6. Initial cooking

    Let cook over medium heat, stirring regularly for 10 minutes.

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: moyen

  7. Seasoning and final cooking

    Add salt to taste, then continue cooking 10 to 15 minutes until the sauce thickens, takes on a light golden color and the oil rises to the surface.

    Time: PT12M

    Temperature: moyen

  8. Jar and cooling

    Remove the saucepan from heat, let cool slightly then transfer the sauce into airtight glass jars. Seal the jars and let cool completely before placing them in the refrigerator.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
700
Protein
2 g
Carbohydrates
5 g
Fat
78 g
Fiber
1 g

Dietary info: Non vegetarian, Non vegan, Lactose free, low-carb, keto-friendly

Allergens: Shrimp (shrimp bouillon), Gluten (possible in bouillon cubes)

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Tomato-Free Chili Sauce

Recipe by LA CUISINE D’AMA

A very spicy chili sauce, tomato-free, typical of African cuisine. Ideal for accompanying meats, rice, cassava or any dish that needs a kick. The sauce keeps well in the fridge thanks to the oil acting as a preservative.

MediumAfricanServes 4

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Source Video
17m
Prep
22m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
49m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$6.35
Total cost
$1.59
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Blending with all ingredients
  • Blending until smooth consistency
  • Pouring the mixture into hot oil (splash risk)
  • Final cooking until coloration and thickening

Safety Warnings

  • Hot oil can cause burns: handle with care.
  • Chili can irritate skin and eyes; wear gloves or wash hands immediately after handling.
  • Do not blend a very hot mixture if the blender is not designed for heat.

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