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Peanut Butter Soup (Nkatenkwan)

Cultural Context

Nkatenkwan, a traditional Ghanaian dish, showcases the rich flavors of groundnuts (peanuts) and is often enjoyed with rice or fufu. It holds cultural significance as a staple in many Ghanaian households, often served during communal gatherings or special occasions. Today, variations of this soup can be found across West Africa, reflecting local ingredients and preferences, making it a beloved comfort food.

GhanaianGHmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb goat meat
1 cup chopped onions
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons blended garlic
2 tablespoons blended onion
2 tablespoons blended ginger
1 cup tomato paste
4 cups water
1 cup bell pepper
4 oz dried fish
1 cup okra
2 cups spinach
2 cups carrots
1 cup palm nut juice
1 teaspoon da dawa
1 cup mushrooms

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: natural almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers healthy fats while sunflower seed butter is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative, while beans are budget-friendly.

1

Add washed goat meat to the pot.

2

Add chopped onions, salt, and blended garlic, onion, and ginger to the pot.

3

Let the mixture marinate for 2 hours.

4

After marinating, blend cooked carrots, onions, and pepper together.

5

Cook the mixture on low medium heat for 10 minutes.

6

Add blended vegetables and rinse with water, stirring everything together.

7

Add okra and dried fish, cooking for an additional 10 minutes.

8

After 30 minutes of cooking, strain the mixture and add palm nut juice.

9

Blend all vegetables together and add back to the pot with water.

10

Cook on low medium heat for another 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringblending

Equipment Needed

large potwooden spoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

NkatenkwanGroundnut Soup

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