Ata Ekuru (Ekuru Sauce)
Ata ekuru ("ekuru pepper"), or obe ekuru ("ekuru sauce"), is a red sauce used to garnish ekuru. It is an essential part of ekuru.

Before you start
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Preparation checklist
- Read all 4 method steps from beginning to end.
- Measure and arrange all 11 listed ingredients.
- Keep the recipe open and follow each step in order; the source does not state a total time.
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General kitchen guidance; no recipe-specific claim has been added.Method
- 01
Combine the bell pepper, chiles, and cayenne pepper. Blend to a chunky paste.
- 02
Heat the palm oil in a pan. After about 5 minutes, add the blended pepper mixture to the hot oil. Season with salt and bouillon cubes to taste, and add any of the optional ingredients as desired.
- 03
Let cook over medium-low heat for about 30–40 minutes, until well-cooked and the oil is floating on top of the sauce.
- 04
Serve with ekuru.
Ready to serve
Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.
Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!Source & licence
This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY-SA 4.0, credited to Amuzujoe; view original image record .



