Ugandan Groundnut Stew

Elmotoo's Note:

In response to recipe requests - Ground nuts (like peanuts) are an important part of the diet. They are roasted, pounded to a pulp and then made into a sauce which may be used with meat or vegetables. Here is a recipe using peanut butter, which you might like to try.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 450 g stewing beef
• 6 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
• 2 medium onions (chopped)
• 450 g ripe tomatoes (chopped) or 400 g tomatoes (chopped)
• 3 fresh chili peppers
• 450 g carrots (or a mixture of carrots, turnips and courgettes)
• 1 pinch mixed herbs
• 2 ½ cm piece fresh ginger, grated or 1 teaspoon dry ginger powder
• salt and black pepper

Directions:

1. Remove seed from chillies and chop them finely.
2. Mix them with the peanut butter, ginger, herbs, vegetables and tomatoes.
3. Place meat in a saucepan with a tight fitting lid and add the vegetable mixture and some seasoning.
4. Put on the lid and cook very gently for about one and a half hours or until the meat is tender.
5. Don't worry about the lack of liquid because the meat and vegetables will make enough.

Reviews

[Susiecat too]

Oooh, very yummy! My whole family, plus one dinner guest, all gave this 5 stars. I used the dried ginger option, and used a large can of diced fire-roasted tomatoes. Since nobody in my family except me appreciates spicy food, I used sweet red bell pepper (capsicum) in place of the chillies, and added chili paste to my own serving only. I also used dry berbere spice mix in place of the "mixed herbs." This was outstanding! Thanks, Elmotoo! Made for ZWT4.