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Sweet Potato & Peanut Curry

Cultural Context

Originating from various regions in Africa, peanut curry is a beloved dish that showcases the use of simple, hearty ingredients like sweet potatoes and peanuts. It is often associated with comfort and communal meals, reflecting the importance of sharing food in many cultures. Today, variations of this dish can be found globally, adapting to local tastes while maintaining its rich, nutty flavor.

AfricanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 medium sweet potatoes
1 medium onion
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
coconut milk
boiling hot water
thai red curry paste
pure peanut butter
3 big handfuls baby spinach
salt

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Collard greens are often cheaper and provide similar texture.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Salt is a basic alternative for seasoning.

1

Peel the sweet potatoes.

2

Chop sweet potatoes into medium-sized cubes.

3

Chop a medium-sized onion.

4

Heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a pan.

5

Add chopped onions to the hot oil and sweat them until soft, without browning.

6

Add 2 cloves of crushed garlic and 1/2 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger to the pan.

7

Wash the sweet potatoes before adding them to the pot.

8

Add coconut milk and boiling hot water from the kettle to the pot.

9

Stir in thai red curry paste to taste.

10

Add pure peanut butter (just crushed peanuts) and stir well.

11

Cover the pot and check every few minutes, stirring until the sweet potatoes are soft.

12

Wash 3 big handfuls of baby spinach and add to the pot, cooking until wilted.

13

Add a generous amount of salt to taste.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegangluten-freenut-free

Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

Peanut Sweet Potato StewAfrican Peanut Curry

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