Sierra Leone | Recipe

Groundnut Stew

A thick, creamy peanut stew with chicken simmered in a tomato and onion base. Sierra Leone's most comforting one-pot meal.

Country
Sierra Leone
Region
West Africa
Time
70 min
Serves
6
Level
medium
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Recipe overview

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Groundnut stew is the second most popular dish in Sierra Leone after cassava leaf. The creamy, nutty broth is the ultimate comfort food, especially during the rainy season when warmth and sustenance are needed most.

What the dish tastes like

A thick, creamy peanut stew with chicken simmered in a tomato and onion base. Sierra Leone's most comforting one-pot meal.

When to cook it

Best for Everyday meals, with a medium cooking level and about 70 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

White rice or fufu

Servings: 6

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How to cook it

Step-by-step instructions

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1
Cook the chicken
Season chicken and boil until tender, about 25 minutes. Reserve stock.
Cook chicken 25:00
2
Fry the base
Heat oil, fry onions until golden. Add blended tomatoes and cook 10 minutes until reduced.
Fry base 10:00
3
Add peanut butter
Dissolve peanut butter in 2 cups chicken stock. Pour into the tomato base and stir well.
4
Simmer the stew
Add chicken pieces and scotch bonnets. Simmer 20 minutes until thick and creamy.
Simmer 20:00
5
Serve
Serve over white rice or with fufu.

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