West African Peanut Stew

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 teaspoon canola oil or 1 teaspoon peanut oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 -2 garlic clove, minced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
• 1 jalapeno pepper, diced (or serrano if you like it more spicy)
• 2 chicken breasts, finely chopped
• 2 -3 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 carrot, peeled and grated
• 1/2-1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon berbere, spice powder (or cayenne)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• black pepper, to taste
• 1 -2 teaspoon sugar
• 3 -4 cups water or 3 -4 cups broth
• 1/2-1 cup crunchy peanut butter (adjust to taste)
• peanuts, for garnish (optional)
• 1 dash lemons (optional) or 1 dash lime juice (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a medium saucepan. add the onions, garlic and ginger; cook until the onion is translucent. add the chili pepper(s), heat for several more minutes.
• 2 add the chicken, turmeric, berbere, and cloves. cook over medium heat until the chicken is done.
• 3 add the tomatoes, grated carrot and any other vegetables you want to use. cook for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 4 add the water or broth to the saucepan and bring to a boil. add the peanut butter and reduce heat to medium-low. stir well for 5-10 minutes, or until the peanut butter dissolves. add the sugar and lemon/lime juice (if using). taste, and adjust any ingredients to taste. simmer for 5-10 minutes longer. serve hot with toasted bread.