Carne de Porco com Ginguba
A savory and rich pork dish cooked in a flavorful peanut sauce, showcasing the popular use of ginguba (peanuts) in Angolan cuisine. This dish offers a delightful balance of tender pork and the creamy, nutty notes of the peanut sauce, often served with a staple like funge or rice.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 kg Pork shoulder(cut into 2-inch cubes)
- 2 medium Onions(finely chopped)
- 6 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 400 g Tomatoes(diced)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper(seeded and chopped)
- 200 g Peanut butter (ginguba)(unsweetened)
- 4 tbsp Palm oil (dendê)
- 500 ml Chicken broth
- 2 leaves Bay leaf
- 1 tsp Salt(or to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground, or to taste)
- 1 optional Gindungo (Angolan chili pepper)(to taste, finely chopped)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season the pork cubes with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat the palm oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the pork and brown on all sides. Remove the pork and set aside.
- 3
Add the chopped onions and bell pepper to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 5
Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes, until they start to break down.
- 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter and chicken broth until smooth. Add this mixture to the pot along with the bay leaves.
- 7
Return the browned pork to the pot. Add the gindungo (if using). Stir everything to combine.
- 8
Bring the stew to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the pork is tender.
- 9
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more broth or water.
- 10
Serve hot, traditionally with funge (a cornmeal or cassava porridge) or rice.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a deeper peanut flavor, toast the peanuts lightly before grinding them into butter.
- ✓If you can't find palm oil, you can substitute with a neutral vegetable oil, but the flavor will be different.
- ✓Adjust the amount of gindungo to your preferred level of spiciness.
🔄 Variations
- Add other vegetables like okra or sweet potatoes.
- Use chicken or beef instead of pork.