Groundnut Stew

Nkatenkwan

Ingredients11

• chicken pieces800 g
• smooth peanut butter180 g
• tomatoes300 g
• onion1
• garlic3 cloves
• fresh ginger20 g
• Scotch bonnet pepper1
• tomato paste1 tbsp
• vegetable oil2 tbsp
• chicken stock750 ml
• salt1 tsp

Method

1. Season the chicken with salt and set aside.
2. Blend the tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, and Scotch bonnet into a smooth paste.
3. Heat the oil in a pot, add the tomato paste and blended mixture, and cook until the raw smell fades.
4. Add the chicken and stock, bring to a simmer, and cook until the meat is nearly tender.
5. Whisk the peanut butter with a little hot broth until smooth, then stir it into the pot.
6. Simmer gently, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through.
7. Adjust the salt and serve hot with rice, fufu, or boiled plantain.