How To Prepare Sweet Potatoes - Lumonde - Ugandan African Food - Mom's Village Kitchen

groundnut paste

🥗Healthier: peanut butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Peanut butter is often more accessible and offers similar flavor.

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

vegetables

🥗Healthier: leafy greens

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Cabbage is often more affordable and nutritious.

Prepare the meat by cutting it into bite-sized pieces.

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Mix in groundnut paste and stir to combine thoroughly.

Add the meat to the pot, stirring to coat with the sauce.

Pour in enough water to cover the meat and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until the meat is tender.

Incorporate chopped vegetables and spices, stirring well.

Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Adjust seasoning with salt as needed.

Serve hot with a side of rice or matoke.

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