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Salatit Dakwa (Tomato, Onion, and Spiced Peanut Butter Relish)
A rich, nutty Sudanese tomato and onion relish emulsified with creamy peanut butter, lemon juice, and ground cumin.
The story
Originating across the central riverine regions and now staple nationwide, Salatit Dakwa is the indispensable accompaniment to grilled Nile perch and Agashe skewers. Dakwa refers specifically to pure, unadulterated roasted ground peanut paste stone-milled without added sugars or vegetable oils. Incorporating cold water slowly into the peanut butter triggers an emulsion inversion, transforming dense paste into a velvety, spoonable dressing.
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