Domoda Guineense
A rich and comforting West African peanut stew, often made with meat (beef or chicken) and vegetables, served over rice.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 kg Beef or chicken(cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 large Onions(chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves(minced)
- 400 g Tomatoes(chopped or crushed)
- 3 tbsp Tomato paste
- 200 g Peanut butter(smooth, unsweetened)
- 800 ml Vegetable stock
- 800 g Sweet potatoes(peeled and cubed)
- 2 medium Carrots(peeled and sliced)
- 1 medium Chili pepper(finely minced (adjust to taste))
- 1 tsp Coriander(ground)
- 1.5 tsp Cumin(ground)
- 1 tsp Salt(or to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper(or to taste)
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Add minced garlic and chili pepper, sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- 3
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 4
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they begin to break down.
- 5
Stir in the peanut butter, ensuring it's well combined with the tomato mixture. Gradually add the vegetable stock, stirring constantly to create a smooth sauce.
- 6
Add the meat (beef or chicken), sweet potatoes, carrots, ground coriander, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for at least 1 hour, or until the meat and vegetables are tender.
- 7
Stir in the lemon juice. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 8
Serve hot over plain boiled rice.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a smoother sauce, you can blend a portion of the stew with an immersion blender.
- ✓Adjust the amount of chili pepper to your preferred level of spice.
- ✓Ensure you use natural peanut butter with no added sugar for the best flavor.
🔄 Variations
- Add other vegetables like green beans or bell peppers.
- Can be made with fish instead of meat.