Groundnut stew recipe

Groundnut Stew recipe

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Groundnut stew is a delicious and hearty West African dish that combines the rich flavors of peanuts, vegetables, and spices. This recipe offers a unique twist on the traditional stew by incorporating groundnuts, also known as peanuts, as the star ingredient. The stew is simmered slowly to allow the flavors to meld together, resulting in a creamy and aromatic dish that is perfect for chilly evenings. With its combination of protein-packed peanuts and nutrient-rich vegetables, this groundnut stew is both satisfying and nutritious.

Keywords: groundnut stew, West African dish, peanuts, vegetables, creamy and aromatic.

Groundnut stew recipe details

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Ingredients

1	chicken, cleaned and cut into pieces
30 g	ginger
½ medium	onion (1/2 of a whole onion)
2 tbsp	tomato puree
1 tbsp	peanut oil
250 ml	onion, finely chopped
250 ml	tomatos, chopped
170 g	peanut butter
2 tsp	salt
2	chilis, seede and crushed
1 tsp	cayenne pepper
1 medium	eggplant, peeled and cubed
500 ml	fresh or frozen okra

Instructions

Boil chicken with ginger and the onion half, using about 500ml water.

Meanwhile, in a separate large pot, fry tomato purée in the oil over low heat for about 5 minutes. Add to the purée the chopped onions and tomatoes, stirring occasionally until the onions are clear.

Remove the partially cooked chicken pieces and put them, along with about half the broth, in the large pot. Add the peanut butter, salt and chilis. Cook for 5 minutes before stirring in the eggplant and okra. Continue cooking until the chicken and vegetables are tender. Add more broth as needed to maintain a thick sauce.

Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a