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Liberian Peanut Butter Soup

Cultural Context

Liberian Peanut Butter Soup, a staple in Liberian cuisine, reflects the country's agricultural roots, where peanuts are a significant crop. Traditionally enjoyed during communal gatherings, this dish is rich and hearty, showcasing the blend of flavors from local ingredients. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Liberia, inspiring variations across West Africa and among global food enthusiasts.

LiberianLRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb turkey
4 oz half dry fish
1 cup peanut butter
8 oz precooked crab
4 oz dry fish
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup sliced onions
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons golden food all-purpose seasoning
1/2 cup roughly blended pepper
4 cups water
1 cup okra

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

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers similar creaminess with less saturated fat.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu provides protein while being plant-based and affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be homemade.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is nutrient-dense and often more affordable.

1

Put a clean pot on the fire.

2

Add turkey, dry fish, and precooked crab to the pot; leave out half dry fish for later.

3

Add roughly blended pepper and sliced onions to the pot.

4

Season with black pepper and golden food all-purpose seasoning; adjust to taste.

5

Add sufficient amount of water to the pot and cover it to cook.

6

In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter with sufficient amount of water until it turns to a liquid.

7

Transfer the peanut butter mixture to the pot and allow it to cook.

8

Add tomato paste to the pot and stir; allow it to boil until thickened.

9

Transfer the thickened mixture back to the main pot and stir in more water if needed.

10

Add okra to the pot; note that okra is optional if serving with rice.

11

Season to taste with more seasoning cubes.

12

After boiling for a few minutes, add half dry fish to the pot and cover partially to cook.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringblending

Equipment Needed

large potwooden spoonknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

Groundnut SoupPeanut Soup

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