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Zimbabwean Traditional Peanut Butter Rice

Cultural Context

Originating from Zimbabwe, Peanut Butter Rice is a staple dish that reflects the country's agricultural practices and resourcefulness. Traditionally enjoyed in family gatherings, it showcases the use of locally available ingredients like peanuts and rice, which are both nutritious and filling. This dish has gained popularity beyond Zimbabwe, with variations appearing in other African cuisines, often adapted to include different vegetables or spices.

ZimbabweanZWmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 road runner chicken
1 tablespoon flour
paprika
black pepper
chicken spice
1 average onion
3 small tomatoes
1 cup chicken stock
rosemary
1 cup cold water
boiling water

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: natural almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Sunflower seed butter offers a nut-free alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often more affordable.

green bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Cabbage is a cost-effective substitute.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Frozen spinach is often less expensive and convenient.

1

Welcome to the channel and introduction to the dish.

2

Prepare the chicken by seasoning it with 1 tablespoon of flour, paprika, black pepper, and chicken spice, then mix everything together.

3

Preheat the pot and add the seasoned chicken to fry it until browned.

4

Remove the chicken from heat to start making the sauce.

5

Fry garlic until fragrant, then add 1 average onion and cook until translucent.

6

Add 3 small grated tomatoes to the onion and cook until combined.

7

Pour in 1 cup of chicken stock and mix well with the sauce.

8

Return the browned chicken to the pan with the sauce.

9

Add fresh rosemary from the garden, cover the pot, and transfer it to a preheated oven to cook for about 30 minutes until soft and tender.

10

Prepare the salsa by adding 1 cup of cold water and mixing until smooth, adjusting with boiling water as needed.

Cooking Techniques

sautéedboiled

Equipment Needed

potoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

Peanut Butter RiceSadza neDovi

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