Groundnut (peanut) stew

Hey Jude's Note:

I found this in an article about Kwanzaa and thought I'd add it to Zaar....I haven't tried this one, but it looks good!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 50 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ½ cup peanut butter
• 1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon gratedfresh gingerroot or ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄8; teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 2 ½-3 lbs chicken , quartered,skin removed
• 1 green bell pepper , chopped
• cooked white rice

Directions:

1. Combine peanut butter, tomato paste, sugar, ginger and ground red pepper in a medium bowl; slowly stir in the water, a small amount at a time, until the sauce is smooth; set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a dutch oven over medium heat; add onion; cook until it is translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the chicken and green pepper; cook, turning chicken, until browned on all sides, about 20 minutes.
4. Stir the peanut sauce into the chicken mixture, cover; reduce heat to low, simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5. Spoon over rice and serve.