Central African Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

 * a few spoonfuls of oil for frying (palm oil is most authentic)
 * two onions, finely chopped
 * one small can of tomato paste
 * two or three tomatoes, chopped and mashed
 * bay leaf
 * grated nutmeg (to taste)
 * salt, black pepper, red or cayenne pepper (to taste)

Directions

 * 1)  Heat oil in a frying pan.
 * 2) Fry onions for a few minutes.
 * 3) Stir in all other ingredients.
 * 4) Add water as necessary to make a smooth sauce.
 * 5) Season to taste.
 * 6) Stir.
 * 7) Bring to a slow boil, reduce heat, simmer for ten minutes.
 * 8) Serve with grilled or roasted chicken, fish, or meat, or boiled Cassava (manioc) tubers, Plantains or Yams.