West African Peanut Stew Recipe

Name: West African Peanut Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon canola oil or 1 teaspoon peanut oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 -2 garlic clove, minced; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated; 1 jalapeno pepper, diced (or serrano if you like it more spicy); 2 chicken breasts, finely chopped; 2 -3 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 carrot, peeled and grated; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon berbere, spice powder (or cayenne); 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; black pepper, to taste; 1 -2 teaspoon sugar; 3 -4 cups water or 3 -4 cups broth; 1/2 - 1 cup crunchy peanut butter (adjust to taste); peanuts, for garnish (optional); 1 dash lemons (optional) or 1 dash lime juice (optional)

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon canola oil or 1 teaspoon peanut oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
1 jalapeno pepper, diced (or serrano if you like it more spicy)
2 chicken breasts, finely chopped
2 -3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and grated
1/2 - 1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon berbere, spice powder (or cayenne)
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
black pepper, to taste
1 -2 teaspoon sugar
3 -4 cups water or 3 -4 cups broth
1/2 - 1 cup crunchy peanut butter (adjust to taste)
peanuts, for garnish (optional)
1 dash lemons (optional) or 1 dash lime juice (optional)

1
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan. Add the onions, garlic and ginger; cook until the onion is translucent. Add the chili pepper(s), heat for several more minutes.
2
Add the chicken, turmeric, berbere, and cloves. Cook over medium heat until the chicken is done.
3
Add the tomatoes, grated carrot and any other vegetables you want to use. Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Add the water or broth to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the peanut butter and reduce heat to medium-low. Stir well for 5-10 minutes, or until the peanut butter dissolves. Add the sugar and lemon/lime juice (if using). Taste, and adjust any ingredients to taste. Simmer for 5-10 minutes longer. Serve hot with toasted bread.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon canola oil or 1 teaspoon peanut oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 -2 garlic clove, minced, 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated, and more.

Yes, West African Peanut Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

West African Peanut Stew

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