African Peanut Stew

We've only ever posted one other East African recipe here, so we thought it was about time to try something again.  The recipes are very similar in their ingredients and spices, which isn't surprising.  We liked this one quite a bit.  I'm not sure how authentic using the food processor is, but it sure makes it nice and smooth!  So here's the recipe... give it a try!

African Tomato and Peanut Soup

 

1 T oil

1 large onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 t minced ginger

1 ½ t cumin

1 ½ t coriander

½ t cinnamon

1 pinch cloves

3 medium tomatoes, chopped

1 ½ lb sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped

1 carrot, coarsely chopped

4 ½ c water

1 t salt

1 pinch cayenne

1 c unsalted peanuts, chopped

2 T peanut butter

1 T cilantro

 

Heat oil over medium heat.  Add onion and cook 10 minutes until browned.  Add garlic, ginger, and spices, and cook for 3 more minutes.

 

Add tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and carrot.  Cook 5 minutes.  Add water and salt.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.  

 

With processor or blender, blend in batches almost to a puree.  Taste, and add cayenne if desired.  Add peanut butter and half of the peanuts and whisk.  Top with cilantro and extra peanuts.

 

Serves 6