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Garden Egg Sauce
Igbo-style garden egg (African eggplant) sauce made with palm oil and crayfish. Served with boiled yam or plantain.
Total Time
25 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
4
Cuisine
Nigerian General
140kcal
Calories
4g
Protein
10g
Carbs
10g
Fat
4g
Fiber
How to Make It
- 1
Boil garden eggs until soft, about 8 minutes. Drain and mash.
- 2
Mix mashed garden egg with palm oil, crayfish, pepper, onions, and seasoning.
- 3
Heat gently for 5 minutes.
- 4
Serve as a dipping sauce with boiled yam, plantain, or bread.
Tip: Garden eggs have a slightly bitter flavour that pairs perfectly with palm oil.
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