Mouton Aux Arachides (Lamb in Peanut Sauce)

Celticevergreen's Note:

A traditional recipe of Benin.

• Total Time: 2 hrs
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 3 lbs lamb shoulder, cubed
• 6 tablespoons peanut butter
• 4 cups water
• 1/4 cup peanut oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3 cups diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon powdered dried shrimp
• 8 carrots, cut into chunks
• 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 small cabbage, shredded
• salt

Directions:

1. Add the water to a large Dutch oven and bring to a boil. Add the peanut butter and simmer for 20 minutes. Cool and remove any fat floating on the surface.
2. Meanwhile saute the lamb in the peanut oil until golden brown then add the onions and cook until onions are translucent. Add the garlic, thyme, powdered shrimp and season with salt. Stir to mix then add the carrots and cabbage.
3. Saute 3 minutes then add mixture to the peanut butter and water mix. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Add the sweet potato and cook for a further 40 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. Serve on a bed of rice.