Dried shrimp or prawns are used to add flavor to many stews and soups in Western Africa and the western part of Central Africa. Sauce aux Crevettes, or Shrimp Sauce, is made from dried shrimp, peanuts (in the form of peanut butter), tomatoes, and onions and in served with a starchy staple. Look for dried shrimp or prawns in African, Asian, or International grocery stores.
Sauce aux Crevettes (Shrimp Sauce) Recipe
Sauce aux Crevettes, or Shrimp Sauce, made from dried shrimp, peanuts, tomatoes, and onions.
1cuppeanut butter (natural, unsweetened), diluted with a half cup of hot water
1lbdried shrimp or dried prawns, rinsed and soaked in warm water
black pepper, red or cayenne pepper, salt (to taste)
Instructions
1
Heat oil in a frying pan. Fry onions for a few minutes. Stir in the okra (if desired) and fry for a few minutes more. Add the tomatoes and continue frying for a few more minutes. Reduce heat. Add the peanut butter and stir until smooth, adding water if necessary (the water the shrimp were soaked in can be used). Add the dried shrimp or prawns. Season to taste. Stir. Simmer on very low heat for ten minutes more.
Ingredients
oil for frying
1onion, finely chopped
6okra, chopped (optional)
2tomatoes, chopped and mashed
1cuppeanut butter (natural, unsweetened), diluted with a half cup of hot water
1lbdried shrimp or dried prawns, rinsed and soaked in warm water
black pepper, red or cayenne pepper, salt (to taste)
Directions
1
Heat oil in a frying pan. Fry onions for a few minutes. Stir in the okra (if desired) and fry for a few minutes more. Add the tomatoes and continue frying for a few more minutes. Reduce heat. Add the peanut butter and stir until smooth, adding water if necessary (the water the shrimp were soaked in can be used). Add the dried shrimp or prawns. Season to taste. Stir. Simmer on very low heat for ten minutes more.