groundnut soup

Some of the best food originates from Nigeria. Peppery stews are common place everyday meals in Nigerian households. One such stew is groundnut stew. Groundnut stew is commonly eaten with another West African staple Fufu, below is a variation of groundnut stew using chicken.

Recipe
Groundnut Stew
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons palm oil
2 filleted chicken breasts (optional)
4 cups vegetable stock
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large bell pepper finely chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
16 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon red pepper flake
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup uncooked rice

Directions:
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute onions, bell pepper and garlic about 3 minutes. Add chicken, tomatoes, vegetable stock, peanut butter and spices. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes. Add rice cover and simmer 15 minutes.