How To Cook Ground Nuts - Peanuts with Smoked Fish in box - Ugandan African Food - Mom's Village

groundnuts

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds provide a similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

smoked fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still offers protein.

Roast groundnuts in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.

Blend roasted groundnuts into a smooth paste, adding a little water if necessary.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Mix in the groundnut paste and enough water to achieve a stew-like consistency.

Add chopped carrots and bay leaves; simmer for 10 minutes.

Incorporate smoked fish, breaking it into pieces, and cook for another 5 minutes.

Stir in chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Season with lime juice, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander and green chilies.

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