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African Peanut Stew

Cultural Context

Originating from West Africa, African Peanut Stew, or Groundnut Stew, is a beloved dish that reflects the region's agricultural abundance, particularly peanuts. It is often served as a hearty meal, symbolizing hospitality and community. Today, variations of this stew can be found across the globe, adapting to local ingredients while retaining its comforting essence.

AfricanNGmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons soda
2 cups hazelnuts
oil
onions
garlic
2 jalapeños
1.5 kilo chicken
carrots
tomatoes
chicken stock
1 cup peanut butter
spinach
parsley
pepper
salt
turmeric

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and often more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Evaporated milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Regular potatoes are more widely available and less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Using water with seasonings is a cost-effective way to add flavor.

1

Peel the hazelnuts by boiling them with 2 tablespoons of soda for a few minutes.

2

Pour oil into a skillet and add chopped onions, cooking until softened.

3

Add minced garlic and stir.

4

Add 2 jalapeños and mix well.

5

Add 1.5 kilos of chicken to the skillet and season with pepper, salt, and turmeric.

6

Mix everything together and transfer to a pot if the skillet is too full.

7

Add diced carrots, tomatoes, and some of the hazelnuts, mixing well.

8

Pour in chicken stock, leaving some aside, and cover the pot to stew for 15-20 minutes.

9

Add 1 cup of peanut butter and mix until well combined.

10

Stir in spinach and chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringmixing

Equipment Needed

skilletpotknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

Groundnut StewPeanut Soup

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