A Sierra Leonean peanut stew with chicken, tomato and chili, served with rice.
Groundnut stew is an important West African preparation with many regional versions. In Sierra Leone it commonly combines groundnuts with meat, tomato, onion and chili.
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- Cuisine
- Sierra Leonean
The recipe
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Ingredients
Method
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Brown chicken lightly in oil and remove.
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Cook onion and garlic until soft, then add tomatoes and simmer until reduced.
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Return chicken and add stock. Simmer 20 minutes.
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Whisk peanut butter with hot broth until smooth, stir it into the pot and add chili.
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Simmer 25–30 minutes, stirring often, until the chicken is tender and the sauce thickens.
Chef’s notes
Peanut sauce can catch easily, so keep the heat moderate and stir frequently after adding groundnuts.
Tips and variations
Beef or lamb can replace chicken with a longer simmer.
Storage
Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with water if the sauce has thickened.
Allergens
Contains peanuts.
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