West african groundnut stew

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2eachesSweet potatoes
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
3eachesGarlic cloves, minced
3tablespoonsGrated ginger
2tablespoonsCoriander
½teaspoonCayenne
1mediumOnion, chopped
2mediumsToamtoes, chopped
4cupsEggplant
½cupStock
1cupZucchini
2eachesGreen peppers, chopped
2cupsTomato juice
½cupPeanut butter

Directions

Boil the potatoes till they are just tender. Saute the garlic & ginger with the spices for 1 minute & then add the onion. Saute for a few minutes longer. Add tomatoes, eggplant & a splash of the water. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add the zucchini & peppers & simmer for 20 minutes.

Drain the potatoes, mash roughly & add to the stew. Add the juice & peanut butter. Stir well. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.

Serve on rice or millet & garnish with pineapple or banana slices.

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