How to Cook Sierra Leone Groundnut Stew (Peanut Butter Stew)

groundnuts

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

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

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Milk is more accessible and reduces calories.

Prepare chicken by parboiling and air frying it.

Chop onions, fresh tomatoes, and garlic.

Heat a pot and add a little olive oil.

Once the oil is heated, add onions and fresh tomatoes to the pot.

Add kanya pepe to the mixture.

Fry the mixture for 15 to 20 minutes.

Add all-purpose seasoning, black pepper, thyme, and white pepper to the pot.

Stir in peanut butter and mix everything together with the gravy for 15 minutes.

Add chicken stock to the pot.

If the stew is too thick, add more water or chicken/beef broth as needed.

Leave the stew to boil for 20 to 25 minutes.

Check the consistency; if it's too thick, add a little more water.

Add the air-fried chicken to the stew.

Let the stew cook until ready.

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