Burundian Tomato Sauce

==Ingredients==
* a few spoonfuls of oil for frying (palm oil is most authentic)
* 2 onions, finely chopped
* 1 small can of tomato paste
* 2 - 3 tomatoes, chopped and mashed
* bay leaf
* grated nutmeg (to taste)
* salt, black pepper, red or cayenne pepper (to taste)
== Directions ==
# Heat oil in a frying pan. Fry onions for a few minutes.
# Stir in all other ingredients. Add water as necessary to make a smooth sauce.
# Season to taste. Stir.
# Bring to a slow boil, reduce heat, simmer for ten minutes.
;Notes
* Serve with grilled or roasted Chicken, or meat, or boiled cassava (manioc) tubers, plantains or yams.
* A few okra or a small Eggplant (aubergine) could also be included in this sauce. Minced garlic might also be added.
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