Hausa-Fulani & Northern Nigerian
West African Groundnut Stew
Chicken and assorted vegetables come together in this stew, fragrant with nutmeg and chilli and simmered on the stove.
1 hr 10 min · Serves 10 · Medium
10
Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 10 min · Cook 60 min · 70 min total
- medium
- 1
In a large heavy pot, heat oil. Roll chicken in flour and brown in oil with nutmeg and chili powder.
- 2
When chicken is browned, add onions and garlic, tomato paste, water, hot sauce (if using) and salt.
- 3
Stir well. Mix the boiling water with the peanut butter and add to pot. Simmer covered over low heat until tender, about 45-60 minutes.
- 4
About halfway through cooking, add chopped vegetables. If stew is too watery, mix 2-3 tbsp of corn startch with cold water to make a thickening paste and add to stew. Serve over a bed of rice.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.
