
Congolese Peanut Stew
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- Serves 4
- Cooks in 60 mins (15m prep + 45m cook)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Tastes:
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Estimated nutrition per serving
congolese recipe
local_grocery_store Ingredients
restaurant_menu Method
- 1.In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat.
- 2.Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned. Remove from the pot and set aside.
- 3.In the same pot, add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
- 4.Add the red bell pepper and sweet potato. Cook for a few minutes until slightly softened.
- 5.Stir in the crushed tomatoes, peanut butter, chicken broth, curry powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- 6.Bring the stew to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
- 7.Let the stew simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sweet potatoes are tender.
- 8.Serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and chopped roasted peanuts.
- 9.Enjoy this delicious Congolese Peanut Stew with rice or crusty bread!
lightbulb_outline Tips
- For a vegetarian version, you can substitute the chicken with tofu or chickpeas.
- Feel free to adjust the spiciness of the stew by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for later enjoyment.